Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Vehicle Crash Repairs - Tongwell, Milton Keynes
SCRUFF N SCRATCH SOLUTIONS LTD
MILTON KEYNES (MK15 8HQ)
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026
Posted on 8 May 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 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 - 7.30am to 5.00pm. Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 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
NEWBERRY HOUSE
MICHIGAN DRIVE
TONGWELL
MILTON KEYNES
MK15 8HQ
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
If you have any experience in the automotive industry or a Level 1-2 college qualification in a related field, please may sure you mention it in your application.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised.
Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
About this employer
VCR is known for providing quality repairs, VCR has built an outstanding reputation over the years and is a trusted insurance approved accident repair centre in Milton Keynes. All technicians are fully ATA-qualified or NVQ-accredited and use the latest technology to repair vehicles back to manufacturer’s standards. VCR is on a journey to become the only carbon-neutral vehicle repair centre in the area by investing heavily in renewable energy projects and implementing sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact when repairing vehicles VCR is fully insurance-approved and is registered as an authorised repairer with the NBRA, RMI and Auto Body Professionals Club. All estimators are fully Audatex accredited. The experienced team at VCR will take care of the whole vehicle repair process – from dealing with your insurance company directly to carrying out high-quality and efficient repairs using state-of-the-art green machines, equipment, and the latest repair technology. VCR is trusted by thousands of customers and prides itself on providing a professional and honest service with regular communication – making it the best local repairer in the area VCR provide a high level of service to several accident management and local fleet companies who have trusted us to repair their vehicles to the highest standard.
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 VAC2000030695.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026