Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice Level 3

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

Martlesham Heath, IP5 3RD

Closes in 23 days (Friday 8 November)

Posted on 11 October 2024

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Summary

Are you wanting to start your career in the Automotive Industry? Are you hands-on and passionate about Vehicles? FMGRS part of ZIGUP PLC are looking for a Vehicle Paint Apprentice to join their award winning apprenticeship programme!

Annual wage
£14,560 a year

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Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

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

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity as a Paint Technician at our busy workshop. As Paint Technician, we know there’s no better feeling than seeing a customer's vehicle at the front of the workshop, waiting for them to collect it – it is what our business is built on.

Duties will include:

  • Preparing paint spraying equipment
  • Preparing the bodywork of the vehicle.
  • Mix paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best colour match
  • Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colours, and protective finishes.
  • Solving paint application problems; defects, causes and cures
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment.
  • Storing paints in the correct conditions.

A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required:

  • Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken
  • Liaising with the customer or insurance company
  • Providing quotations and estimations
  • As part of the service a Bodyshop offers, you may also carry out valeting, to ensure the vehicles look as good as new.
  • Wash down the outside of the car to remove dirt and mud
  • Polish the windows, wheels, door handles, and mirrors

Where you’ll work

29 Gloster Road

Martlesham Heath

IP5 3RD

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

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

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

    This is a Vehicle Damage Paint Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Remit Group.

    Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

    Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Automotive Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

    You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:

    • Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3
    • Functional Skills Level 2 in English & maths (if required)

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade A*-C (9-4))
    • Maths (grade A*-C (9-4))

    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

    • Enthusiasm to learn
    • Reliable

    Other requirements

    Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications

    About this company

    FMG Repair Services offer service, speed, quality and value for all aspects of vehicle services. In, or near virtually every major town and city in the country.

    After this apprenticeship

    In addition to the salary:

    • You will be provided with the use of starter tooling kits on joining the company (must remain on site)
    • Eligible for the technical apprentice award scheme based on performance entry gates

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    REMIT GROUP LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281881.

    Apply now

    Closes in 23 days (Friday 8 November)

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