Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice Level 3

Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice Level 3 L & I

EATON ARC LIMITED

Lincoln (LN3 4NR) Closes in 18 days (Monday 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm) Posted on 14 May 2026 Print Contents Summary Work Training Requirements About this employer After this apprenticeship Ask a question Apply now Summary L & I Eaton are currently recruiting for Bodyshop Apprentices across their English sites. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn within the Automotive Industry. Wage £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3) Hours Monday

• Friday, 07:00
• 16:00 or 08:00
• 17:00.

37 hours a week Start date Monday 6 July 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work As a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician, you will: Repair and replace vehicle body panels after collision damage. This includes working with structural components, welding, and using specialist tools to restore vehicles to their original condition You'll operate in a modern workshop environment, handling a variety of vehicles from cars to light commercial vans Teamwork, precision, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction are key to success in this role Where you'll work 2 Crofton Drive Lincoln LN3 4NR Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Training course Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements. Ability to identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to. Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology, e.g. when to use resistance spot welding or mig brazing or bonding. Ability to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools. Ability to identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection. Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that's integral to its safety Training schedule

Training Provider:

Blackpool & The Fylde College Block release: College attendance at Blackpool & The Fylde College approximately 1 week every 6 weeks Accommodation provided at Fleetwood Nautical Campus More training information Please indicate on your application which Accident Repair Centre you are applying to by highlighting both the postcode and the city Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Logical Team working Initiative Physical fitness About this employer Our Group consists of 15 Accident Repair Centre's covering Scotland, Cumbria, North West England and East and West Midlands regions. All L&I Eaton Accident Repair Centres are strategically located throughout the country, offering coverage across all the major cities in the UK, and repairing over 20,000 vehicles annually.

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L & I Eaton:

Free uniform and PPE 29 days paid holiday including bank holidays Life insurance After this apprenticeship

Future Prospects:

A full-time position will be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship with future career development

Training Provided:

Apprentices will work towards completing their Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 4 for Vehicle Damage Assessor) Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Deborah Kelly appenticeships@blackpool.ac.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is

VAC2000031800.

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