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
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Typically Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 3 January
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- 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
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
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.
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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