Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice - Bury St Edmunds
DRIVE MOTOR RETAIL LIMITED
Cotton Ln, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 1XP
Closes on Monday 6 January
Posted on 4 April 2024
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Summary
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects. You will repair of minor scratches and dents and preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 13 January
- Duration
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3 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
- Repair of minor scratches and dents
- Preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing
- Preparing vehicle surfaces for masking and priming
- Paint refinishing techniques paint detailing
- Paint detailing and buffing
- Polishing the paintwork of the panel to a suitable finish
Where you’ll work
Cotton Ln, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds
IP33 1XP
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
AUTO-ASSESS 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
- Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop. No college attendance required.
- You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle painter.
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician apprenticeship standard.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English GCSE or equivalent (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade 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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this company
With a turnover of approximately £250 million per annum and over 700 members of staff employed in 13 dealerships and one dedicated service centre across the country, giving the business both a national presence and a local community spirit. Representing Vauxhall, MG and Citroen we offer a wide range of new cars and vans whilst providing a variety of used and manufacturer approved vehicles to suit any need or price range.
After this apprenticeship
- Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as Workshop Controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager.
- The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Sim Yoxen
sim@auto-assessltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000242001.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 6 January
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