Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship
FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED
South Spittlegate Lane (NG31 7UH)
Closes in 16 days (Monday 1 September 2025)
Posted on 15 August 2025
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Summary
Are you into cars, hands-on work, and love seeing your efforts turn into something shiny and impressive? This could be the perfect job for you. FMGRS are looking for a motivated, detail-focused Paint Technician to join their busy workshop in Grantham, NG31 7UH, and no, you don’t need years of experience to get started.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hours, Monday - Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 October 2025
- Duration
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2 years 8 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
This is your chance to learn real skills, work on real cars, and become part of a team that gets vehicles looking good as new.
What You’ll Be Doing...
Think of it like giving cars a makeover. You’ll be:
- Prepping paint gear and getting vehicles ready for spraying
- Mixing up paints by hand or with tech to nail the perfect colour
- Spraying on primer, colour coats, and protective finishes
- Solving paint issues like a pro – from cracks to colour mismatches
- Cleaning and looking after your equipment
Making sure paints are stored safely and correctly
You’ll Also Get Stuck Into:
- Keeping track of what work you’ve done and how long it took
- Chatting with customers or insurance reps
- Helping with quotes and estimates
- Extra Touches – Make it Look Like New
- Washing and polishing cars so they look brand new
- Buffing up windows, wheels, and mirrors
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine interest in cars and how they work
- Attention to detail – you’ll need to spot the small stuff
- Willingness to learn – we’ll teach you the rest
- A team player attitude with a good work ethic
Ready to get your hands dirty and start a career you can be proud of?
Apply now and let’s get started!
Where you'll work
Tollmarch Road
South Spittlegate Lane
NG31 7UH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REMIT GROUP 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
This is a Vehicle Damage Paint Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Remit Group.
Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Automotive Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks, either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:
Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4/C)
- English (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Enthusiasm to learn
- Mechanically minded
Other requirements
Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
About this employer
FMG is part of Zigup Plc and are the leading comprehensive automotive repairer in the UK with the largest network of 65 repair centres nationwide. Together with a mobile repair, glass repair and replacement service, FMG offer one of the broadest ranges of repair solutions and services to the insurance industry, fleet operators and direct to the vehicle owner.
After this apprenticeship
In addition to the salary:
• You will be provided with the use of starter tooling kits on joining the company (must remain on site)
• Eligible for the technical apprentice award scheme based on performance entry gates
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337522.
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Closes in 16 days (Monday 1 September 2025)
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