Vehicle Paint Apprentice Technician

  • Company Name: Autoright Ltd
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/10/2019
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Sevenoaks, TN14 6LB
  • Salary:
  • Ref: VAC-03270
  • Start Date: 18/11/2019
  • Working Week: 40 hours per week 7:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri

Brief Description

Remit are recruiting on behalf of Mill Garage as they have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join their skilled team at their brand new site on Half Moon Lane as a Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice!

Vacancy Detail

Mill Garage Bodyshop offers a full range of services from simple scratch, dent and bumper repairs through to heavy accident/collision damage, vehicle rebuilds and restoration.

You will be trained to complete every aspect of painting a vehicle from paint preparation, through to painting and polishing.
? Preparing paint spraying equipment
? Preparing the bodywork of the vehicle.
? Mix paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best colour match
? Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colours and protective finishes.
? Solving paint application problems; defects, cause and cures
? Maintaining and cleaning equipment.
? Storing paints in the correct conditions.

A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required:
? Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken
? Liaising with the customer or insurance company
? Providing quotations and estimations

As part of the service a bodyshop offers, you may also carry out valeting, to ensure the vehicles look as good as new.
? Wash down the outside of the car to remove dirt and mud
? Polish the windows, wheels, door handles and mirrors

INDAUTO

Qualifications Required

No previous automotive qualifications are required, and we will support and help develop your English, Maths and ICT.

Personal Qualities

Commitment and enthusiasm are a must and a passion for motor vehicles and physical work would be an advantage.

Skills Required

The job involves numerous activities, will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles. As a Paint Technician, you will often be working alongside panel beaters, so good communication and being able to follow instructions would be good skills to have.

Future Prospects

To successfully complete the Level 2 apprenticeship and become a fully qualified Vehicle Paint Technician with the skills to continue your career in the industr

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