Ford Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice - Stevenage

FRANK G. GATES LIMITED

Stevenage, SG1 2BE

Closes on Saturday 30 November

Posted on 16 October 2024

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Summary

A Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice is required (Level 3) . The apprentice will be working alongside fully qualified body paint technicians to be fully trained in preparing and painting repaired panels. You'll be responsible for undertaking paint repair and restoration work on all makes of motor vehicles, whilst achieving the highest standards.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Occasional Saturdays TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

Duration

2 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

Work as an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get practical experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Duties: 

  • Dipping and spraying - spray painting involves operating a spray gun and other machinery
  • They use formulas to mix the paint that goes into the spray gun
  • They adjust the flow and viscosity of their paint and control the air pressure to the spray gun by adjusting the nozzle
  • Other job duties include properly disposing of hazardous waste, following colour charts and removing rust
  • Paint technicians must disassemble, clean and reassemble their painting equipment

Where you’ll work

Arlington Business Park, Whittle Way

Stevenage

SG1 2BE

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

SKILLNET 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

    • Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3 Standard - the apprentice would do their training at Skillnet Milton Keynes College
    • Training would be block release to the Milton Keynes college which would take place once a week
    • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths & English (grade 4/C)

    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

    • No skills required

    About this company

    Welcome To Gates Ford Dealers New & Used Ford Dealer in Essex, Hertfordshire and Greater London. Established in 1920, Gates Ford has been a family-owned and operated Ford Authorised Main Dealer for over a Century. Today, across our dealerships in Essex, Hertfordshire and Greater London, we continue to uphold the values that our founder, Frank G.Gates Ltd considered important over 100 years ago – those of integrity, value and excellence. We are proud of the friendly, welcoming and inclusive environment that our dealerships provide to both our valued staff and guests.

    https://www.gates.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • A full-time career within the automotive industry, with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority. The opportunities are endless
    • By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within specific interests they may have, such as progressing through the dealership

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SKILLNET LIMITED

    Jamie Rogan

    jamie.rogan@skillnet.org.uk

    01923216165

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282386.

    Apply now

    Closes on Saturday 30 November

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