Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice

  • Company Name: Vehicle Bodycare Centre Ltd
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 27/08/2021
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Leeds, LS9 0NX
  • Salary: £172.00 per week
  • Ref: VAC-06195
  • Start Date: 06/09/2021
  • Working Week: Mon - Fri: 08.30 to 17.00

Brief Description

Remit are recruiting on behalf of Vehicle Bodycare for an apprentice paint refinisher to join their existing team.

Vacancy Detail

As an Apprentice in Vehicle Bodycare, 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

Qualifications Required

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?

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

No skills required as full training will be given, just bring your enthusiasm

Future Prospects

Button Coachworks are looking to train and develop someone into a qualified member of their team.

Other Information

An apprenticeship is a great way to bridge the gap between the student and working world.
This apprenticeship lasts for 37 months, but the skills you will learn will last a lifetime.

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