McLaren Automotive- Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice

Summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Vehicle Paint Technicians Apprentices. In this role, the successful candidate will be an integral part of our world-class team, contributing to the flawless finish and aesthetic appeal of our high-performance vehicles.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday (shift times and breaks to be confirmed)
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 4

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

Key Responsibilities:

Surface Preparation: Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, and priming, ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained.
Paint Application: Apply base coats, clear coats, and specialised finishes using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, adhering to McLaren's exacting standards.
Colour Matching: Possess the ability to accurately match and reproduce a wide range of paint colours, ensuring consistency and precision in the repair process.
Damage Assessment: Work closely with other technicians to assess and document vehicle damage, providing input on the most effective paint repair methods.
Quality Control: Conduct thorough inspections of completed paintwork to ensure it meets McLaren's stringent quality standards, making any necessary corrections.
Adherence to Safety Protocols: Strictly adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to create a secure working environment for yourself and your team.
Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of industry trends, new paint technologies, and best practices to enhance your skills and contribute to continuous improvement.

Where you’ll work

Mclaren Technology Centre

Chertsey Road

Woking

Surrey

GU21 4YH

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

INSPIRO LEARNING 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 training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

L3 Vehicle damage paint technician Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

McLaren Automotive, renowned for its precision engineering and relentless pursuit of performance, is a global leader in luxury sports car manufacturing. As part of our commitment to excellence, we offer apprenticeship opportunities that provide hands-on experience and a pathway to a rewarding career in automotive engineering

After this apprenticeship

There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within McLaren. Your early development is carefully mapped through your apprenticeship journey with your learning focused on achieving an industry recognised qualification.

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