Paint Shop- Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Paint Shop Apprentice to join our team in Malvern. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in automotive painting and finishing, working on our iconic hand-built vehicles.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, Friday, 8.30am - 3.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Learn and apply various automotive painting techniques, including primer application, base coat, and clear coat finishing
Prepare vehicle surfaces by sanding, masking, and priming to achieve a flawless paint finish
Mix and match paints to meet required specifications
Use spray guns and specialist equipment under expert supervision
Assist in maintaining a clean and organised paint shop environment
Follow health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards
Work alongside skilled professionals, developing hands-on skills and industry knowledge
Conduct quality control checks to ensure the highest level of finish
Participate in structured training sessions and assessments as part of the Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3 qualification

Where you’ll work

Pickersleigh Road
Malvern Link
Worcestershire
WR14 2LL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SANDWELL COLLEGE

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
This apprenticeship will be 4 days in the work place and one day a week your will be expected to attened sandwell college for training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Math's (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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

Located in Malvern, Worcestershire, Morgan Motor Company is an innovative British sports car manufacturer; offering a fitting antidote to mass-produced automotive manufacturing, bringing with it an exceptional mix of traditional craftsmanship and appropriate modern technology.

https://morgan-motor.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician qualification. Apprentices who excel may be considered for permanent employment at Morgan Motor Company

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