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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician PHOENIX ENHANCEMENT SERVICES LTD
Are you wanting to start your career in the automotive industry? S&B are recruiting on behalf of Phoenix Alloys who are looking to recruit a damage paint technician. You will work as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. Your role will include preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing.
Closing date: 28 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
2 x 15mins break and 30 min lunch Monday - Friday, 07:30 – 16:30.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
3 Years
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Possible start date
29 Mar 2023
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Date posted
06 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000120135
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
We currently have an opening for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician to work on a wide variety of vehicles, making no day the same. The role is demanding as the successful applicant will be working on a range of vehicles while learning their trade to a nationally recognised standard.
Once the body repair technicians have worked on repairing the vehicle, it will then be your job to follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Modern paints preparation and refinishing techniques are becoming increasingly complex, and it is essential that today's paint technicians are fully conversant with the most recent technology.
This is an unrivalled opportunity with excellent training at and superb future career prospects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on the job qualifications.
Tasks the successful candidate can be expected to carry out:
- Repair of minor scratches and dents
- Preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing
- Preparing vehicle surfaces for masking and priming
- Paint refinishing techniques paint detailing
- Paint detailing and buffing
- Polishing the paintwork of the panel to a suitable finish
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
S&B Automotive Academy is a Specialist Automotive Apprenticeship Training Provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. S&B works in partnership with Phoenix Alloys to deliver the apprenticeship, that concludes an end point assessment.
Training is delivered in the workplace and via six one-week college blocks per year at S&B Automotive Academy. The apprentice will be assigned a workplace mentor and a college mentor who will offer support, advice and guidance by monitoring progress through the use of electronic logbook which both employer and the apprentice will have access to 24/7 365 days a year.
The apprentice will work towards the following qualifications:
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician apprenticeship standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees. This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
PHOENIX ENHANCEMENT SERVICES LTD
https://www.phoenixalloys.org/
Address
11 CLOTHIER ROAD
BRISTOL
BS4 5PS
Training
Training provider
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Contact
David Watts
07852344136
Apprenticeship standard
Vehicle damage paint technician
Level 3 (A level)
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