Job Title:  Mobile Bodywork Apprentice

Job Category:  Mobile

Location:  Aylesford, ME20

Travel Required:  Yes

Level/Salary Range:  £200 take home per week

Position Type:  Full Time

Will Train Applicant(s):  Yes - Both full apprenticeship training as part of the Government Apprenticeship Scheme & on-job training

Applications Accepted By Email:  info@touchupsltd.co.uk with subject Line: Job Applications – TUABS/0622

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Touch Ups Smart Repairs are in search of an exceptional and motivated individual to join their growing team as an Mobile Body Shop Apprentice. You will be working with a small, dedicated team who pride themselves on the work they do. As an Apprentice with Touch Ups Smart Repairs, you will receive training and support from the whole team and will learn to remove, repair and replace damaged bodywork on a variety of vehicles. You will help to support the team both out on the road and within the workshop.

Key tasks involve (but not limited to):

·        Learning to assess the extent to the vehicle damage

·        Learning to prep, mask and prime vehicles & wheels

·        Learn to remove and replace parts

·        Learn the right tools required and how to handle & maintain them

·        Repairing small dents & chipped paintwork

·        Liaising with customers both face to face and on the phone

·        Assisting with administration and kit cleaning duties

·        Driving a company van to/from customer sites

The ideal candidate should be/have the following:

·        Great time management/time keeping

·        Polite, honest, well-kept, hard-working and self-motivated

·        Good face to face communication skills

·        Motivated to become an integral part of the team

The Role:

1.      Involves numerous and varied activities on many different vehicles and customers

2.      As an Mobile Body Shop Apprentice you will be working as part of a close knit team

3.      Involves an admin element in which attention to detail is essential

4.      Demands good manners and communication at all times

5.      Requires the need to follow instructions to the letter

6.      Requires you to complete the associated Apprenticeship training course.

Qualifications/Education/Experience

·       Minimum qualification of GCSE or equivalent at 9*-4 (A*-C grade) in English and Maths.

·       Experience working within a wheel repair, SMART repair or body shop environment is not essential

·       A full UK driving licence (held for a minimum of 6 months) is essential

Benefits Offered

Alongside your apprentice salary and training we also include: Use of a company vehicle for business use, 28 days’ annual leave (including Bank/Public holidays) and the possibility of a permanent role within the company upon completion of Apprenticeship training.

Additional Notes

We operate Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:30 and Saturday 08:00 - 12:00. The role is 5 days within that working week to include 1 Saturday in 4.  As this role is based within our Mobile unit, earlier start times may be required.