Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Market Drayton, Shropshire R S C BODY CENTRE LIMITED

As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality, preparing, spraying and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.

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Closing date: 16 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Typically, Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 5.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000209199

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • 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

  • Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art Bodyshop alongside a highly skilled mentor - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle paint technician
  • Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
  • Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can have a full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority such as workshop controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager
  • The opportunities are endless. Having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4 or C Grade/Level 2 or above) Desired

About the employer

We have over 35 years experience in the industry and our aim is to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. We provide high quality accident repair and finishing services, including cars and commercial vehicles, alloy wheel refurbishment and minor scratch repairs. Standing close to the borders of three counties; Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire, RSC Body Centre is perfectly located to serve the major towns of Stoke on Trent and Newcastle-Under-Lyme. We are also proud to offer our services nationwide, covering all areas of the UK. We are a family run business with a tight nit, dedicated and fully trained team. RSC has been helping drivers get back on the road for over 15 years and our owner, Steve has over 35 years experience in the industry. Alongside Steve, we have a small but exceptionally trained group of expert technicians. Following Steve’s guidance and his knowledge and experience of over 35 years in the industry, we make sure every single repair and restoration is completed to the highest possible standard.

Employer

R S C BODY CENTRE LIMITED

Address

UNIT 27

WALLACE WAY

TERN VALLEY BUSINESS PARK

TF9 3AG

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Training

Training provider

AUTO-ASSESS 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

Sim Yoxen

sim@auto-assessltd.co.uk

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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