Vehicle Paint Apprenticeship

BENZ BAVARIAN LIMITED

Hatton Fields, (DE65 5GQ)

Closes in 11 days (Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 September 2026

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Summary

Benz Bavarian have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to kick start their career and join their skilled team training as a Vehicle Paint Technician. If you are interested, apply now!

Wage

£16,640 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 - 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 October 2026

Duration

2 years 8 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

You will receive exceptional training from their team of fully qualified Senior Technicians in the latest techniques for restoring vehicles to a pristine condition.

These techniques include:

  • Preparation of vehicles – stripping, sanding and masking
  • Priming areas to be treated
  • Colour matching and mixing
  • Paint application techniques including spray booth technology
  • Paint defect corrections

Where you'll work

Unit 2, Newland Farm Ind Units,
Hatton Fields,
DE65 5GQ

Training

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

Training provider

REMIT GROUP 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

This is a Vehicle Damage Paint Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Inspiro Learning (formerly Remit Training).

Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Inspiro Automotive Academy in Doncaster. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:

Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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

Skills

  • Enthusiasm to learn
  • Mechanically minded
  • Practical hands-on ability

About this employer

Benz Bavarian of Derby is a family run business which has been established 30 years as one of the UK's most reputable independent suppliers of sports, prestige & 4 x 4 vehicles, Specialsing in BMW and Mercedes, they are backed by their own fully approved service centre.

https://www.benzbavarian.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of your apprenticeship you will receive a NVQ Level 2 Certificate along with functional skills in Maths, English and ICT (where required). You could have the opportunity to progress towards your level 3 qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

# Maggie Andreou

Maggie.Andreou@inspirolearning.co.uk

0115 975 9550

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054685.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11:59pm)