Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician

Once the body repair technicians have worked on repairing the vehicle, it will then be your job to follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Modern paints preparation and refinishing techniques are becoming increasingly complex, and it is essential that today's paint technicians are fully conversant with the most recent technology.

This is an unmatched opportunity with excellent training and superb future career prospects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on the job qualifications.

Tasks the successful candidate can be expected to carry out:

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

Training:

The Vehicle Damage Paint Technician (Level 3) apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B. If required, Functional Skills in English and maths will be completed.

Training Outcome:

As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees. This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.

Employer Description:
Newly established and based in Westbury, Wiltshire, we provide state of the art bodywork, refurbishment and accident repair services for cars, vans and fleet vehicles.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:00 1x 30 minute lunch break 2x 15 minute breaks

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative