Body Repair

Senior panel technicians are responsible for supervising the removal and replacement of body panels.
Duties may include:

• Identifying the extent of damage
• Accessing and removing damaged panels
• Using welding equipment
• Ensuring vehicles are safe
• Supporting other team members in the achievement of objectives set by their managers
• Carrying out final checks on vehicles after repairs have been completed

As a senior panel technician you will need to demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills
• The ability to establish and maintain relationships with customers
• The ability to organise team members
• The ability to work as part of a team, guiding others where necessary, and the ability to work on your own initiative

You would be expected to have a good knowledge of automotive systems and you may be qualified at level 3 in vehicle body and paint operations/body panel.

You can also complete an Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) at Seniot Panel level, for more information on this please go to ATA Panel.

Qualifications

IMI Awards

Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Body Repair Principles (VRQ)

City & Guilds

Vehicle Accident Repair (VRQs) (4291)

Please note: These figures are meant as a guide only and may vary from employer to employer and may be dependent on the geographical area.

You will normally work from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday; however, you may be able to work overtime in the evenings and at weekends. You will usually work indoors in workshops or bodyshops and you will be expected to wear safety clothing when using specialised equipment and carrying out tasks such as welding.

Salary:

• You may expect to earn £19,000 or more

There may be opportunities for shift and overtime pay depending on your employer. You may also be eligible for holiday entitlement, company pension and private healthcare schemes.

You would normally progress to this role from that of a panel technician.

It may be possible to train at this level via an advanced/modern apprenticeship in vehicle body and paint operations MET/body fitting through your employer. For further information on apprentice/traineeships in England please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk, for Wales please visit www.careerswales.com for Northern Ireland please visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers and for Scotland please visit www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk.

Apprenticeships

Vehicle Body and Paint (Advanced- Senior Body Building Technician / Senior Panel Technician / Senior Paint Technician)  This Apprenticeship is about patching up damaged vehicles. From a scratched door to a dented bumper, accidents can affect a car’s bodywork, mechanical parts and paint job.  As an apprentice, you’ll have the choice to focus on either mechanical, electrical and trim body fitting; body repair; or body finishing. Mechanical, electrical and trim technicians repair moving parts and electronics. They assess the damage and then get at the broken parts inside by removing the bodywork (trim), fix the internal parts, and then replace the bodywork.

Body repair technicians fix the outside body of the car – they remove, repair and replace damaged panels, ensuring that the car is still sturdy and safe. They may fix the vehicle’s alignment and quality-check all body repairs.  Body refinishing technicians add the final surface touch by applying primers and paint so everything looks as good as new. This may involve the use of hand and power sanding tools, chemical cleaning agents, spray booths and drying equipment.  Apprentices will need a good eye to assess damage. Each bump and scrape will present a new challenge, but you’ll feel satisfied after transforming the damaged vehicle into something that works again and looks as good as new.

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