Volvo Cars Accident Repair Technician (Body & Paint) Apprenticeship

We are still recruiting. Please note that the start of this apprenticeship may be delayed due to the coronavirus situation. If your application is progressed then you will hear from the recruitment team within 3 working days of you application and invited to participate in a phone interview. During this phone interview we will provide further clarification with regards anticipated programme commencement. ACCIDENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN (BODY & PAINT) APPRENTICESHIP Volvo Apprenticeship Programme A fantastic apprenticeship opportunity within the Volvo Cars Authorised Repairer Network, where you can learn and develop both new and your existing skills in an exciting and challenging role - best of all you'll earn while you learn This exciting apprenticeship programme is ideal for someone who is looking to begin their journey to becoming a qualified Service Technician and who wants to develop a long term career with an ambitious automotive brand. THE ROLE OF A ACCIDENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN Over the 30 month programme you will work towards a Level 3 Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship Standard and will involve the following; Remove & refit body panels e.g. wings, doors, bonnets, tailgates Repairing & reshaping panels using body filler, panel hammers and other special tools. Welding on new panels. Mixing & applying primers & colour coats, using spray guns & equipment. Polishing painted panels using polishing machine. Remove & refit of mechanical parts e.g. wheels, suspension, steering, air conditioning, transmissions, engines. Remove & refit electrical components e.g. lights, security systems, instruments & entertainment systems, charging and starting systems, electrical fault finding. Remove & refit interior & exterior trims e.g. bumpers, spoilers, door trims, carpets. WORKING WEEK A typical working week could be 40 hours Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, however each of our Dealers will have different requirements. All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to 'off-the-job' training. We'll support you to understand the working hours during the recruitment process. YOUR DEVELOPMENT Our Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way of ensuring we have high quality people working within our Dealer Network. We're looking for ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development, work hard to achieve their potential and grow with an ambitious employer. Over the 30 month programme you will work towards a Level 3 Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship Standard and receive the following; At work training supported with coaching, mentoring and assessment Instructor led training at Volvo’s Training & Development Centre at Daventry and Body and Paint Partners iTAS in Milton Keynes Online learning modules ( other elective sessions if you wish) Webinar based modules Qualification group assignments: completed by self-study/in repairer study On the job competence assessment with assigned mentors End point assessment at Volvo to achieve the apprenticeship standard SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES All of our opportunities receive a really good response and so we're looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We're not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process. The Volvo Academy commit to supporting the development of its Apprentices technical, employability and broader personal development skills, to ensure they can progress and develop their career. That is why when it comes to selecting the right people to become Volvo apprentices, it’s as much about attitude as it is about vocational and academic success. That’s why in addition to the qualifications we require from you, we’ll also look for you to possess the following key behaviours. From problem-solving abilities to an enthusiasm for our industry, these are all attributes that will be vital in your role at Volvo and will be assessed throughout the application process. Willingness to learn Team working/working with others Motivation for the role/automotive and engineering interest Personal responsibility and career ownership Problem solving FUTURE PROSPECTS There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding Dealer Network. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry recognised qualification that's recognised across the Motor Industry. This is the grounding for your future development within the network and opportunities exist, once qualified, to further develop your skills and to move into new roles. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Age : 16 Prior Attainment : GCSE (or equivalent) grade A-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicated grades are accepted. In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 4 or above in English and Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted. 'Equivalent' grades include: BTEC first diplomas and certificates OCR Nationals Key Skills Level 2 NVQs Essential Skills (Wales) Functional Skills Level 2 Core Skills (Scotland) APPLICATION PROCESS Your application will be assessed by the Recruitment & Selection Team against the Entry Requirements specified for the role. We aim to update you on the status of your application within no more than 5 working days. If you are successful in your application you will be invited to participate in a short telephone interview. Candidates are then shortlisted again and will be asked to complete a range of web-based assessments appropriate to the role that you have applied for.