Bodyshop Paint Technician Apprenticeship - Mercedes - Western - Super-mare

SYTNER GROUP LIMITED

Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3NE

Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 30 July at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 April 2024

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Summary

Sytner - Mercedes- Benz is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice to join their team. You will be learning how to carry out duties such as preparing, spraying and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and/or other incidents in an efficient manner.

Annual wage
£18,828 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, with Saturday’s worked on a rota basis. Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

3 Years 3 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Training to be provided:

  • Nationally recognised qualifications
  • IMI Apprenticeship in Vehicle damage paint technician (Standard – Level 3)
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (if required)

Regular review and welfare visits from our assessors who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Candidates must be able to travel to the workplace according to working hours. Candidates must also be willing to travel to Emtec, Ruddington in Nottingham to complete the block release training.

Where you’ll work

Bridge Rd

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 3NE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair e.g. substrate surface preparation, paint volume calculation etc
  • Ability to correctly identify the substrate materials to be refinished e.g. plastic, steel, aluminium etc
  • Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to create paint manufactures specified application
  • Ability to use refinishing materials following paint manufacturer specifications to reinstate vehicle finish back to high quality
  • Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g mixing systems, paint booths, UV lamps and spray equipment

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths and English (grade 9-5)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    About this company

    Sytner Group represents over 21 of the world's most prestigious car manufacturers employing just over 8,000 colleagues across 90+ dealerships. Employer Description: Sytner Group represents over 21 of the world's most prestigious car manufacturers employing just over 8,000 colleagues across 90+ dealerships. The retail Motor Industry is very diverse and allows for people with many different skill sets to carve out successful careers. At Sytner Group, we are committed to building a high calibre of emerging talent, provide a fantastic inclusive working environment - we are committed to 'Developing Talent' and 'Building Careers'. As well as a competitive salary you will also be eligible to qualify for a number of subsidised benefits such as Manufacturer Car Purchase Scheme for you and your family, discounted MOT and servicing, a colleague introduction reward scheme, discounted Gym membership and discounts with popular high street retailers. We are committed to being the best company to work for and were recently ranked the top-rated retailer on Glassdoor as a result of direct colleague feedback.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Upon successful completion and review of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to gain employment with the business. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000243891.

    Apply now

    Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 30 July at 11:59pm)

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