Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Reynolds Of Rushock, Droitwich, Worcestershire
REYNOLDS OF RUSHOCK LTD
WORCS (WR9 0NR)
Closes in 18 days (Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 September 2025
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Summary
You will complete every aspect of painting a vehicle, from paint preparation, through to painting and polishing. The role of an Apprentice Paint Technician includes mixing different paint and materials, matching colours, an awareness of different paint systems, paint equipment and special effect paints.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Typically - Monday - Thursday - 6.30am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 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
UNIT 331 RUSHOCK IND ESTATE
RUSHOCK
DROITWICH
WORCS
WR9 0NR
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
- Passion for Automotives
- Commitment to Quality
Other requirements
Please consider your travel to site - we are not well placed for public transport.
About this employer
Reynolds: Synonymous with exceptional vehicle body repairs since 1976. Approved Body Repairer Status: Many prestigious brands including Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat. Tesla, Volvo and Mercedes entrust Reynolds to undertake accident repairs to their range of vehicles, old and new. We are also pleased to have received the same status with brands including Hyundai, Nissan, Kia and Suzuki. State of the Art Facility: We have created an enviable modern repair facility of over 25,000 square feet, with the most up to date equipment enabling the safe and flawless repair of all makes of cars and light commercial vehicles.
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 VAC1000340959.
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Closes in 18 days (Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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