Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Mipa Paints Limited, Havant, Hampshire
MIPA PAINTS LTD
HAVANT (PO9 5AX)
Closes on Monday 1 September 2025
Posted on 29 July 2025
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Summary
You will complete every aspect of painting a vehicle from paint preparation, through to painting, polishing. The role of an Apprentice Paint Technician includes Mixing different paint and materials Matching colours, An awareness of different paint systems, paint equipment, special effect paints.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Annual Leave Entitlement – 25 days excluding bank holiday – 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday - 9am - 5pm
Friday - 9am - 4pm
(30-minute break each day)
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Apply body filler & foundation materials
- Prepare all types of vehicle body material
- Prepare & refinish metal, plastic and pre-painted surfaces
- Repair minor defects in all types of body panels and materials
- Apply paint, primer and basecoat
- Apply topcoats and clear coats and complete final refinishing operations
- Identify and rectify paint or preparation defects
- Utilise modern drying and curing techniques such as Ultraviolet (UV), Infrared and catalytic solutions used in the refinishing industry
Where you'll work
APPLIED HOUSE
FULFLOOD ROAD
HAVANT
PO9 5AX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
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
Training schedule
Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of on-site, e-learning, and practical application.
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain Apprenticeship qualifications.
More training information
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with one of Europe's largest Paint companies. As an Apprentice you will receive training and support throughout your qualification and be enrolled onto a paint apprenticeship from which you will receive a Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or C Grade/Level 2 or above)
- Math (grade 4/C or above)
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Work Ethic
- High Level of Professionalism
- Trustworthiness
Other requirements
A genuine passion/enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry as a whole. A full driving licence is advantageous for this position.
About this employer
Located in the heart of Havant, Mipa Paints UK serves as a pivotal hub for innovation, excellence, and professional development in the coatings industry. Mipa Paints Paints Limited, based in Hampshire and part of the Mipa SE Group, is a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance paints and coatings. We specialise in automotive, industrial, and defence sectors, offering premium products like automotive paint, industrial coatings, defence coatings, aerosol paints, wood coatings, bodyshop preparation tools, masking tape, and abrasives. Trusted across the UK and Ireland, Mipa provides innovative, reliable solutions designed for professional refinishing and industrial applications, backed by expert technical support and training.
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Company benefits
Entitled to join Bupa after 6-month of employment Eligible for the Employee Assistance Program from day one of employment
After this 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
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Jo Jones
joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334340.
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Closes on Monday 1 September 2025
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