Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician SPECTRA SPECIALIST ENGINEERING LTD

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

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Closing date: 11 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,579.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm 30 mins Lunch Break

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    12 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000211050

  • 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.

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.

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 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

Attention to detail, Team working, Initiative

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

Spectra is a coachbuilding company that design and fabricate bespoke vehicles from scratch. Our range of products are vast, from expanding side outside broadcasting vehicles to fitting out small vans to hospitality units/structures and many many more. Established in 1987, Spectra has grown from strength to strength, maintaining its reputation over the years for high quality, innovative design in engineering and coach building. Spectra are customer focused and treat every project as unique with individual attention to specification, design and build.

Employer

SPECTRA SPECIALIST ENGINEERING LTD

Address

31B LINK ROAD

WEST WILTS TRADING ESTATE

WESTBURY

BA13 4JB

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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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