Apprentice Paint Technician
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Company Name: H.Macartney Body Repairs Ltd
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 09/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: East Kilbride, G74 1PW
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Ref: VAC-17956
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Start Date: 18/10/2026
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Working Week: MON-FRI
Brief Description
Inspiro Learning is recruiting on behalf of H.Macartney Body Repairs Ltd, offering an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in the Automotive Industry while working toward a nationally recognised qualification
Vacancy Detail
This apprenticeship programme allows you to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world automotive environment
As a Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice, you'll learn how to prepare and apply paint finishes to vehicles that have been repaired by body technicians. The role involves recognizing a variety of vehicle materials and understanding the preparation techniques required for high-quality finishes.
TYPICAL DAY
• 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
QUALIFICAITONS / QUALITIES
• 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
Initial Assessments and interviews will be carried by Inspiro Learning.