Scania Vehicle Paint Apprentice

Keltruck Limited is the largest independent Scania Distributor in Europe serving the Midlands and South Wales from its 18 operating locations.

As part of the Scania Apprenticeship Programme, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst working on Heavy Vehicles. You will also receive excellent training at Scania?s state-of-the-art training centre to further develop your new skills and knowledge to the next level.

As an Apprentice at Keltruck, you will receive training and support throughout your qualification 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