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SalaryVehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship
This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone looking for a structured supportive and challenging apprenticeship. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our dynamic teams.
The Apprenticeship Programme will give you the rare opportunity to carry out a real job with real responsibility coupled with a focus on training and development.
It is important for us to ensure our apprentices feel valued so we invest in you to develop the skills that will make you effective within our organisation and in your future career.
WHAT DOES A PAINT TECHNICIAN DO?
A Vehicle Damage Paint Technician works in the vehicle body repair sector of the motor industry.
The role is to prepare spray and finish vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents in an efficient manner. The vehicles can include Cars/Light Commercial Vehicles.
This includes ensuring the correct colour match and final finish to the company and customers' exacting standards.
You will learn:
Expert working Knowledge & understanding of:
-Expert working knowledge & understanding of Automotive refinishing materials such as paint and fillers and their application techniques to deliver quality results
-Drying and curing techniques use in the finishing of vehicles
-Body Paint Repair tools equipment and devices used in the process e.g. mixing systems spray guns and nozzles paint
-Substrates such as metal (Steel/Alloy) along with carbon fiber & glass reinforced plastic to select the correct refinish process and materials
-Safe handling and risks in the management of solvents high voltage components conventional and alternate fueled vehicles and other areas of significant risk
-Calculation / estimation of paint volume requirements per job
-Health & Safety and Compliance requirements of a collision repair business such as control of substances.
-Their direct commercial productivity and efficiency impact of their role within the whole repair process such as understanding causes for paint defects to reduce waste and the techniques required to prevent these e.g. paint runs. The impact of rework on resources and reputation.
-Quality control process and the implications of poor-quality repairs.
Skills:
-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 aluminum 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.
WORKING WEEK
A typical working week could be 40 hours Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.30pm however your exact hours will be confirmed at a face-to-face interview.
All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to 'off-the-job' training. We'll support you to understand the working hours during the recruitment process.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Our apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way of ensuring we have high-quality people working within our business. We're looking for ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development work hard to achieve their potential and grow with an ambitious employer.
The Programme typically lasts for 36 months dependant on the career path chosen and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
We will support you to gain your Functional Skills Core Skills in Scotland if you require them in Maths and English.
Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules.
QUALIFICATION
Title Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
Duration 36 months
Level 3
SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES
All of our opportunities receive a really good response and so we're looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We're not looking for the finished article rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process.
We are committed to supporting our apprentices' technical employability and broader personal development skills to ensure they can progress and develop in their careers.
When it comes to selecting the right people to become apprentices it's as much about attitude as it is about vocational and academic success. That's why in addition to the qualifications we require from you we'll also look for you to possess the following key behaviours. From problem-solving abilities to an enthusiasm for our industry these are all attributes that will be vital in your role and they will be assessed throughout the application process.
-Logical and creative thinking skills
-Analytical and problem-solving skills
-Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
-Can use own initiative
-A thorough and organised approach
-Ability to work with a range of internal and external people
-Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
-Maintain a productive professional and secure working environment
FUTURE PROSPECTS
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding business. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Age 16+
Prior Attainment GCSE (or equivalent) grade A-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicated grades are accepted.
In Scotland applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 4 or above in English and Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.
'Equivalent' grades include
-BTEC first diplomas and certificates
-OCR Nationals
-Key Skills Level 2
-NVQs
-Essential Skills (Wales)
-Functional Skills Level 2
-Core Skills (Scotland)
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
