Apprentice Vehicle Paint Refinisher

G P G 2000 LTD

ROTHERHAM, S61 2NF

Closes in 26 days (Friday 7 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 January 2025


Summary

A career opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Paint Refinisher. You will work within our fully equipped workshops, using the latest technology to learn and develop valuable skills in paint refinishing on cars, vans and light commercials, with opportunity to learn body repair techniques.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 17 February

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • The apprentice Paint Refinisher to train alongside existing skilled staff in the paint department reporting to the workshop controller or depot manager daily
  • In addition to training and assisting in the paint department you will carry out general housekeeping duties
  • Preparation – stripping, sanding and masking
  • Etching and priming areas to be treated
  • Colour matching and mixing
  • Paint application techniques including spray booth technology
  • Buffing and polishing methods
  • Paint defect corrections

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2

MEADOWBANK WORKS

MEADOW BANK ROAD

ROTHERHAM

S61 2NF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair e.g. substrate surface preparation, paint volume calculation etc
  • Ability to correctly identify the substrate materials to be refinished e.g. plastic, steel, aluminium etc
  • Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to create paint manufactures specified application
  • Ability to use refinishing materials following paint manufacturer specifications to reinstate vehicle finish back to high quality
  • Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g mixing systems, paint booths, UV lamps and spray equipment

Your training plan

  • Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3 - Includes end point assessment
  • 1 day attendance at Sheffield College Advanced Technology Centre 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

Our business is based in Rotherham South Yorkshire we specialise in accident damage repairs to cars and commercial vehicles we also specialise in VW Panel vans

After this apprenticeship

Sustained employment with advanced training for the candidate prepared to work hard and develop their skills.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Stewart Parsisson

stewart.parsisson@sheffcol.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000123212.

Apply now

Closes in 26 days (Friday 7 February at 11:59pm)

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