Tesla Vehicle Paint Apprentice - Dorking
DORKING ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LTD
DORKING (RH4 1TD)
Closes in 3 days (Saturday 1 March at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 January 2025
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Summary
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 possible.
- Wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm/17.00 (Weekend work maybe included).
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 2 March
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
- 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
LINCOLN ROAD
DORKING
RH4 1TD
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- the apprentice would do their training at Skillnet Milton Keynes College
- Training would be block release to Milton Keynes College which would take place once a week
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)
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
- Full training will be provided
About this company
Independently owned and operated since 1997, Finesse has more than 20 years of experience in the delivery of manufacturer-approved repairs. With our own accident repair centre in Dorking, we welcome motorists from across London, the surrounding boroughs, and Surrey, West Sussex and Kent. At Finesse, we strive to deliver perfect service, every time. From the moment we receive your car, through to the day you come to collect it, you can rest assured your vehicle is always in the safest hands with Finesse.
After this apprenticeship
- A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority
- By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership or working towards a job within motorsport
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
charlotte steer
charlotte.steer@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297129.
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