Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - IM Accident Repair Centre, Andover, Hampshire
I M ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LTD
EAST PORTWAY (SP10 3LU)
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 September 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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£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Annual Leave Entitlement – 28 days - Inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday -8 am - 5pm
(30-minute break each day) - No weekend work
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 15 October 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
PLOT 5
EAST PORTWAY
SP10 3LU
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.
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.
About this employer
We are conveniently located on Portway West Business Park, which lies on the western outskirts of Andover next to A303 dual carriageway – a vital connection between The South West, London and the South East. Serving the South of England and beyond from our state of the art facility in Andover, Hampshire. We can affect recovery of unroadworthy and undrivable vehicles in good time, utilising our network of trusted contacts. We work on every make and model of car and light commercial vehicle, covering all repairs, from the smallest scratch to badly damaged bodywork. We use the latest technology and SMART repairs to achieve the least invasive and best quality finish possible. Our team of experienced and qualified repair professionals are BS10125 approved and passionate about achieving the highest standards. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service alongside high quality repairs.
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 VAC1000339676.
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Closes in 25 days (Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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