Keith Richards Motor Body

Keith Richards Motor Body are looking for a Vehicle Accident Repair Technician Apprentice to join their team in Liskeard.

The Apprentices Role

This role will include initial prep of the vehicles, masking up, cleaning ready for paint, sanding body work, sheeting, mixing paint, refinishing work on the vehicles and polishing. The apprentice will also be delivering general duties within a garage environment. Working within the main garage unit to assist the qualified mechanics with preparation of vehicles, getting them ready to be painted, sanded, have body filler applied and finishing up before returning to customer.

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week.

Wages: £172.00 per week, based on a 40 hour week.

Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Contact Details: If you have any queries please contact us on either this email address apprenticeships@skillsgroupuk.com or call us on 01752 332442.

Keith Richards Motor Body Repair Specialists are a family run business in South East Cornwall. The business has over 30 years of experience and pride themselves on value for money, a friendly service and expert advice that a customer can trust. The workshops are fully equipped and maintained, with a focus on customer care. The garage offers the following services:

Motor Body Repair Specialist
Mechanical Repairs
MOT Preparation & Repair
Servicing to All Makes & Models
Computer 4 Wheel Alignment
24 Hour Recovery Service
Renovations & Resprays

On completion of your Level 3 apprenticeship with the company, an opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right candidate.

Skills Required

The ideal candidate will require good hand skills and a genuine interest in working in the motor industry.

The successful apprentice will have good coordination skills and a focused approach to the job in hand. You must also have good communication skills as you will need to work as part of a team as well as using your initiative.

Personal Qualities

You will be keen, motivated and enjoy getting hands on in the work place. A willingness to learn new skills in this area is also essential

Good house keeping and excellent time keeping and attendance are also a must.

Prior Qualifications

Qualifications desired for this role include GCSE's grades A – E in Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications.

The Apprenticeship consists of:

Level 3 Accident Repair Technician Standard
Functional Skills

As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to twelve weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.