Apprentice Body Repairer

PME Autos

Leeds, LS12 6HD

Closes in 2 days (Monday 18 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 October 2024


Summary

PME Autos are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the company as a Body Repair Apprentice. The person will be joining a new function for PME Autos and will be involved with vehicle body repairs including painting and refinishing.

Annual wage
£12,979.20 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 3:15pm (breaks to be confirmed)

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

3 years 3 months

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

  • Prepping car and bans for body repairs & painting
  • Finishing cars once painted and repaired
  • Keeping the paintshop tidy and stocked
  • Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair

Where you’ll work

Unit 3-4, Tainton Park

Gelderd Road

Leeds

LS12 6HD

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

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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 (A Level) Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will be completed in the work place. Our dedicated assessor will conduct reviews and set work at your company's premises
  • Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this company

PME Autos specialises in MOTs for cars and vans. The company also do body work and painting for damaged vehicles. They also take on long & short term contracts with companies that have fleet vehicles but no in house service and repair at highly competitive rates.

After this apprenticeship

  • To become a full time member of the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282039.

Apply now

Closes in 2 days (Monday 18 November at 11:59pm)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.