Apprentice Body Repairer

PME Autos

Leeds, LS12 6HD

Closes on Monday 18 November

Posted on 14 October 2024

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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

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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 on Monday 18 November

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