Apprentice Vehicle Accident and Repair Paint Technician
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Company Name: 4x4 Accessories and Tyres Ltd
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 20/12/2019
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Leeming Bar, DL7 9UJ
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Salary:
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Ref: VAC-04360
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Start Date: 06/01/2020
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Working Week: Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm (40 Hours)
Brief Description
Remit are recruiting on behalf of 4x4 Accessories and Tyres Ltd who are the UK's largest 4x4 accessory centre who are currently on their search for a Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice to join their team!
Vacancy Detail
4x4 Accessories & Tyres Ltd are the UK's largest 4x4 accessory centre, based on the A1 at Junction 51 Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire. 4x4AT has over 25 years of 4x4 expertise after having been established on the 13th March 1993.
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
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
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
You?d be using specialist equipment like a manual spray gun along with various masks and breathing apparatus, which requires a reasonable level of physical fitness. It is important that Paint Refinshers always use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety procedures for using hazardous materials.