Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Greta Motor Body Works, Keswick, Cumbria
GRETA MOTOR BODY WORKS LTD
CUMBRIA (CA12 5NR)
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 18 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
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Typically - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 May 2026
- 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
- 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
SOUTHEY HILL TRADING EST
KESWICK
CUMBRIA
CA12 5NR
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, who 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 would like the successful candidate to possess qualities such as:
- A strong work ethic (punctuality, reliability, initiative)
- Eagerness to learn (curiosity, asking questions, adaptability)
- Key soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management)
- The ambition to excel in their role and integrate well into a team by demonstrating both technical and professional potential
About this employer
Greta Motor Body Works are renowned for absolute professionalism, quality and attention to detail in all aspects of vehicle body repair, with customer focus and communication at the very centre. Widely recognised throughout Keswick, Cockermouth, Windermere, Bassenthwaite and Penrith , their first class service extends throughout the North and South Lakes. Insurance authorised, Greta Motor Body Works continue to strive, invest and exceed all customer expectations.
Customer focus, service and retention is a key element within the business model. We have eliminated conflict, implemented new thinking processes, new technology, new rules and procedures to ensure we have a solution we know our customers and partners desire.
This can be seen in our core values and staff retention. Working in-line with both manufacturer and BSI repair methods is our mechanism for ensuring correct repairs are adopted and used at every stage. On-going quality control is mandatory. Repairs are safe and our corporate social responsibility remains watertight, as a result of our ongoing training programme, coupled with continuous investment in our facilities.
A repairer that is totally focused on absolute quality, safety of repairs and communication.
Total customer dedication and one that prides itself on achieving outstanding results.
A repairer that embraces change and future vehicle technology and partner requirements.
We believe in delivering uncompromising quality whilst providing an exceptional level of service for all of our customers. Utilising our years of expertise and training we provide a specialised range of services tailored to enhancing the experience of owning your vehicle whether it be repair your vehicle after an accident, carry out minor cosmetic repairs or carrying out any routine checks…why would you settle for anything less?
Everything we do is built around the same philosophy, to repair your vehicle and return it to its original pre accident condition, with the least amount of inconvenience to you. We handle the whole claim process for you and promise to keep you informed every step of the way.
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
Jo Jones at Auto Assess
joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021759.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026