Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice - Luton, Bedfordshire

COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LTD

BEDFORDSHIRE, LU2 9LD

Closes on Sunday 29 December

Posted on 9 October 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

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Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Typically Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 3 January

Duration

2 years 6 months

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

  • 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

COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE

EATON GREEN ROAD

LUTON

BEDFORDSHIRE

LU2 9LD

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

    Established in 1995, Cougar Accident Repair Centre has been a key member of the Luton business community for nearly three decades. We have earned a great reputation in the local area for the high quality of repair work and first class customer service we provide, and our expert team are regular industry award winners. We work alongside the UK’s leading manufacturers, insurers, fleet companies, as well as private vehicle owners carrying out repairs on all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles, and our much-valued accreditations and manufacturer approvals guarantee only the highest standards of repair.

    https://www.cougaraccidentrepair.com (opens in new tab)

    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 VAC1000281353.

    Apply now

    Closes on Sunday 29 December

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