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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Vehicle Body Technician jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 10 Vehicle Body Technician jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Vehicle Body Technician do?

  Vehicle body builders and repairers construct and repair the bodies of road vehicles and fit interior and exterior fittings to vehicle bodies.

  Tasks required include:

  • Diagnoses job requirements or ascertains work specifications from drawings or instructions.
  • Selects, cuts, shapes and assembles materials to form parts of vehicle underframe, framework and body.
  • Repairs damage to chassis and engine mountings using hydraulic rams, jacks and jigs.
  • Hammers out dents in bodywork, fills in small depressions or corroded areas in solder, plastic or other filler compound and replaces body panels using hand and power tools.
  • Installs and repairs interior fittings including seats, seatbelts and fascia in cars, sinks and special features in caravans and mobile shops.
  • Positions, secures and repairs external fittings including windows, doors, door handles, catches and roof attachments.

• What are the entry requirements for a Vehicle Body Technician?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 are also available and take between three to four years to complete. Off and on-the-job training is provided.