Apprentice Vehicle Paint Refinisher - Level 2

  • Company Name: Vehicle Bodycare Centre Ltd
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 17/05/2019
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Leeds, LS9 0NX
  • Salary:
  • Ref: VAC-03352
  • Start Date: 27/05/2019
  • Working Week: 40 hours, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday (18+ 8:30am - 12:30pm Saturdays)

Brief Description

Remit are recruiting for Vehicle Bodycare Centre who have an exciting opportunity in their body shop, for an apprentice paint sprayer. You will be mentored by their own fully qualified Senior Paint Technicians in all the latest techniques.

Vacancy Detail

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

You will need to have a high level of attention to detail and working to a high standard as the first thing the customer will see when they pick their car up is the colour match and the quality of the paint finish.

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

There is a large gap in the motor trade, where people a crying out for highly skilled Paint Technicians. Do you have the passion and commitment to rise to the challenge?

Other Information

There is a large gap in the motor trade, where people a crying out for highly skilled Paint Technicians. Do you have the passion and commitment to rise to the challenge?

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