Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice - Plymouth Vospers Motor House Ltd

A Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice is required (Level 3) . The apprentice will be working alongside fully qualified body paint technicians to be fully trained in preparing and painting repaired panels. You will also be Dipping and spraying - spray painting involves operating a spray gun and other machinery

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40 to £21,673.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday- Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (Weekend work maybe included).

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    25 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000194321

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • You will learn formulas to mix the paint that goes into the spray gun
  • You will learn how to adjust the flow and viscosity of their paint and control the air pressure to the spray gun by adjusting the nozzle
  • Other job duties include properly disposing of hazardous waste, following colour charts and removing rust
  • Paint technicians must disassemble, clean and reassemble their painting equipment

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard - the apprentice would do their training at Skillnet Milton Keynes College
  • Training would be block release to the Milton Keynes college which would take place once a week
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership or working towards a job within motorsport
  • A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

We offer an extensive range of some of the world's leading automotive products & services. We’re proud of all the products and services we offer, each one is chosen to bring you the best quality and value.

Employer

Vospers Motor House Ltd

Address

9-17 Valley Road

PL7 1RS

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Sean Hogan

sean.hogan@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage paint technician

Level 3 (A level)

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