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


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.

Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm/17.00 (Weekend work maybe included).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 2 March

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

  • 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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Closes in 3 days (Saturday 1 March at 11:59pm)

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