Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician CHIPPENHAM ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LIMITED

Have you always had a passion for vehicles? S&B are recruiting! There is no better feeling than seeing your hard work pay off. As a Paint Technician you will apply coatings and protection to all vehicles for a clean and pristine finish. This is an unmatched opportunity with excellent training and superb future career prospects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on-the-job qualifications.

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Closing date: 11 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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: 8am till 5pm. Lunch: 1 – 1:30pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    12 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000195168

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

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.

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

The training you will be getting

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 mentor in college and at the designated workplace who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress through an electronic logbook which both the 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 to expect at the end of your 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

Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is modified to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications.

About the employer

Chippenham Accident Repair Centre was our first site and the start of The ARC Group, opening in 1991. Located on the busy Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate, we are easily accessible from the M4, A4 and A420 with the town and public transport nearby. Our highly-trained and experienced technicians work to BS 10125, the new British Standard for Vehicle Damage Repair, ensuring your vehicle is returned in good-as-new condition.

Employer

CHIPPENHAM ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LIMITED

Address

Accident Repair Centre Group Limited Vincients Road Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN14 6NQ

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Training

Training provider

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

David Watts

dwatts@sandbaa.com

07852 344 136

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage paint technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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