Vehicle Paint Apprenticeship - level 3

  • Company Name: Hinds Bendalls
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 22/11/2019
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Carlisle, CA3 0HA
  • Salary:
  • Ref: VAC-04251
  • Start Date: 02/12/2019
  • Working Week: 36.5 hours, 8am - 4:30pm Mon - Thurs & 8am - 3:30pm Fri

Brief Description

Remit are recruiting on behalf of Hinds Bendalls to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join their skilled team as a Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice. If you are interested, apply now!

Vacancy Detail

Paint Refinisher (also known as paint sprayers) 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.

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.

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 a full assessment will take place to ensure you have the skills to complete the course, 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 and panel beaters will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles. As a panel beater, you will often be working as part of a team, so good communication and being able to follow instructions would be good skills to have.

Future Prospects

If you?re looking for a motor industry apprenticeship which could lead not just to a job but a long-term career with opportunities for promotion and progression, then this could be for you.

Other Information

The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is tailored to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications

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