Vehicle Paint Refinisher Apprentice

Company Name: Hinds Bendalls
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: Automotive
Application Deadline Date: 22/02/2019
Positions Available: 1

Location: Carlisle, CA3 0HA
Salary:
Ref: VAC-02698
Start Date: 04/03/2019
Working Week: 36.5 hours, 8am - 4:30pm, Mon - Thurs & 8am - 3:30pm Fri

Brief Description

Hinds Bendalls have an exciting opportunity in their bodyshop, for an apprentice refinisher. You will be mentored by their own fully qualified Senior Technician in all the latest techniques.

Vacancy Detail

You will receive first class training in all the latest repair techniques from Hinds Bendall?s fully qualified Senior Technicians. You will be that all important first contact for the customer who need your services after an accident.
Once the body repair technicians have worked their magic repairing the vehicle, it will then be your job to restore the vehicles paint work back to its former glory.
This involves:
? Preparation ? stripping, sanding and masking
? Etching and priming areas to be treated
? Colour matching and mixing
? Paint application techniques including spray booth technology
? Buffing and polishing methods
? Paint defect corrections.

INDAUTO

Qualifications Required

Good levels of English and Maths and a good working knowledge of ICT.

Personal Qualities

You will need to have a high level of attention to detail and working to a high standard to ensure the customer?s car is in safe hands and has been restored to its previous pristine condition

Skills Required

No skills required as full training will be given, just bring your enthusiasm

Future Prospects

Bendalls operate a highly successful apprenticeship scheme which provides exceptional training with the opportunity to progress into other departments such as Sales, Inspection and Management roles

Other Information

An apprenticeship is a great way to bridge the gap between the student and working world.
This apprenticeship lasts for 18 months, but the skills you will learn will last a lifetime.