Apprentice Vehicle Paint Refinisher

Summary

An excellent opportunity to join this long established and busy automotive business, of which specialises in the body and paint repair of a wide range of vehicles. You will have a very keen interest and passion for this both practical and hands on role, thirsty to learn and develop body repair and paint refinishing skills.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage subject to performance review after successful probationary period.

Training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 July 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Reporting to the Directors:

The Apprentice Paint Refinisher to train/work alongside existing skilled staff in the Paint department reporting to the workshop controller or depot manager daily.

In addition to training and assisting in the paint department you will carry out general housekeeping duties.

You will mainly work with a chosen mentor in the paint department with duties to include:

Preparation – stripping, sanding and masking
Etching and priming areas to be treated
Colour matching and mixing
Paint application techniques including spray booth technology
Buffing and polishing methods
Paint defect corrections

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
CITY PARKWAY
102 PARKWAY AVENUE
SHEFFIELD
S9 4WA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3 Apprentice Standard includes an End Point Assessment
The EPA consists of three distinct assessment methods:
Knowledge Test
Professional Discussion (supported by a portfolio of evidence)
Practical Skills Test
1 day per week Sheffield College – Advanced Technology Centre
Olive Grove, 2 Olive Grove Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3BA

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Automotive body and paint repairs

After this apprenticeship

Sustained employment and further accredited training for the successful candidate able to demonstrate commitment with the eagerness to develop their skills

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