Apprentice Paint Technician
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Company Name: RS Bodyrepairs
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Bonnybridge, FK4 2AG
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Ref: VAC-16778
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Start Date: 11/08/2025
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Working Week: Mon-Fri
Brief Description
Remit is recruiting on behalf of RS Bodyrepairs, who have an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in starting a career and gaining a recognised qualification in the Automotive Industry.
The apprentice program always apprentices to work full-time and can earn while they learn.
Vacancy Detail
Attending college typically for the first 3 years and the last year based within the workshop. A qualified vehicle paint technician applies paint and finishes to a vehicle which has recently been repaired by the vehicle body technician. You will learn how to recognize the various materials used on vehicles and the prep that needs to be done before applying the paints and finishes. It is a skilled job, and you will be taught how to estimate costs accurately as well as given a thorough briefing in health and safety.
• Preparing vehicles to be painted after the damage has occurred or panels have been replaced, this can include repairing minor scratches to match the rest of the vehicle.
• Ensuring all parts are stripped from the vehicle for it to be painted.
• Sanding down relevant areas and adjoining areas for blending
• Masking out areas that will need to be treated.
• Etching and priming the area to be treated
• Selecting, mixing, and matching colour
Skills Required
• Nationals at level 4 or above in English and Math’s
• It is also preferred if you have a Craft Subject and physics/science these are advantageous but not mandatory.
• A desire to work in the Automotive Industry
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Confidence in problem-solving