Apprentice Vehicle Accident Repair Technician - Halo

Halo is extremely well known within the insurance industry for having extraordinarily high performing people and since we are a people thinking business, we know that its our teams and centres that provide extraordinary results. Therefore, you can expect an excellent package and environment.

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Cycle scheme
• Gym discounts
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance virtualGP
• Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
• Free fruit and pizza
• Refer a friend bonus incentive
• Employee recognition rewards
• Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
• Discounted LV insurance
• Paid breaks 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• Pension contributions
• Modern and clean working environment

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role holder will progress to full-time employment with the company. The comprehensive programme provides an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive training while working full‑time.

A Multi‑Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has sustained collision damage and guides the vehicle back to pre‑accident condition.

• MET-Mechanical, Electrical & Trim. Candidates learn to remove and refit all main vehicle systems, including air conditioning, vehicle alignment and Hybrid & Electric vehicle systems.
• Panel‑repair. Candidates learn to repair bodywork by replacing panels, filling defects and applying techniques such as welding, bonding, riveting and correcting misalignment.
• Paint‑surface repair. Candidates learn to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing through sealing, masking, priming, application of base coat & lacquer, repairing defects and polishing.

• Accurately and skilfully undertake all aspects of the motor vehicle body repair.
• Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair.
• Work under direct supervision at all times to achieve full competence and qualification.>
• Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with manufacturer and British Standard industry guidelines.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties when required.
• Gain IMI qualifications in air conditioning, electric vehicle (EV) systems, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and welding.
• Attend the Multi‑Skill Accident Repair Apprenticeship level 3 programme with underpinning knowledge delivered by EMTEC College in Nottingham. Travel and accommodation costs are covered by Halo.
• Maintain or achieve level 2 in English and maths prior to completion of the apprenticeship.
• Participate in regular review and welfare visits from appointed assessors who observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

• Eligible to undertake Level 3 apprenticeship.
• Ability to travel to Nottingham for 7 separate weeks each year (covered by Halo).
• Commitment to learning and progressing to full‑time employment.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, safety‑first attitude.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and every 2nd Saturday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (dependent on business needs).

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves.