Vehicle Painter / Prepper Technician Apprentice

MOTOFIX ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES LIMITED

Aldershot, High Wycombe

Closes in 22 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 May 2026

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Summary

Our modern Level 3 apprenticeship is an ideal opportunity for you to develop skills for life and work with an organisation that has ambitions to grow, where you’ll be able to maximise your career potential.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working in a safe and clean environment you will learn:
  • All aspects of modern vehicle repair methods
  • Vehicle refinishing techniques
  • How to use state-of-the-art equipment
  • Repair excellence and quality
  • Communication skills

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • 2 Holder Road, Units 1, Aldershot, GU12 4RH
  • 722 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1HE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THATCHAM RESEARCH

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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

More training information

  • Your training takes place both at the workplace and at one of the UK’s most highly regarded training centres on block release
  • You will undertake a variety of additional online training during the apprenticeship
  • Your endpoint assessment will be the final stage of achieving a level 3 apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 5-9 or equivalent)
  • ICT (grade 5-9 or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 5-9 or equivalent)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • We will be looking for those who can demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic and dedication to complete the apprenticeship and further their career within the automotive sector

About this employer

Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art centres across the Home Counties, South, and South West of England. We aim to set the benchmark for customer experience and quality in automotive body repair, guided by teamwork, ownership, respect, and eco-integrity.

https://motofix-arc.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • The apprenticeship lays the foundation for becoming an advanced senior technician and other potential career routes may include vehicle damage assessor, supervisory or management (commercial) roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MOTOFIX ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES LIMITED

Abi Davies

recruitment@motofix-arc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030665.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)