Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Vehicle Bodycare Centre Ltd
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 28/01/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Leeds, LS9 0NX
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Ref: VAC-08624
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Start Date: 31/01/2022
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Working Week: Mon to Fri
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
If you have achieved a level 2 or higher in vehicle paint, you may not be eligible for the apprenticeship
Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) grades of 9* - 4 (A - C) in English and Maths.
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
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 that 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 Refinishers always use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety procedures for using hazardous materials.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications
Travel: Please check you are able to travel easily each day.