Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Hardings Accident Repair Centre, Dunstable

Hardings Accident Repair Centre

Dunstable (LU6 1BD)

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality, preparing, spraying and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 May 2026

Duration

2 years 6 months

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

  • Repair of minor scratches and dents
  • Preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing
  • Preparing vehicle surfaces for masking and priming
  • Paint refinishing techniques, paint detailing
  • Paint detailing and buffing 
  • Polishing the paintwork of the panel to a suitable finish

Where you'll work

Unit 5 Lawrence Industrial Estate
Lawrence Way
Dunstable
LU6 1BD

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 training partner will deliver a high-quality programme onsite in our bodyshop alongside a highly skilled mentor, both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle paint technician
  • Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
  • Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills for all apprentices aged 16-18 at start (if not already achieved)
  • An option to complete Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills for all apprentices aged 19+ at start (if not already achieved)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for all things automotive with an ambition to succeed and excel in the role.

About this employer

We are a bodyshop based in Dunstable undertaking vehicle repairs following accident damage.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can look forward to 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

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016928.

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Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)