Apprentice Vehicle Paint Technician

  • Company Name: ARC West Street Limited T/A ARC Havant
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 11/07/2019
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Havant, PO9 1LR
  • Salary:
  • Ref: VAC-03731
  • Start Date: 15/07/2019
  • Working Week: Mon-Fri (40 hours) 8.30-5

Brief Description

Paint Refinish Technicians are the ones who put the final touches on collision repairs and have the ability to make cars look just as they did when they came out of the showroom.

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

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. Previous experience in the automotive industry is desirable.

Future Prospects

On successful completion of your apprenticeship you will receive a NVQ Level 2 Certificate along with functional skills in Maths, English and ICT (where required). You could have the opportunity to progress towards your level 3 qualification.

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