Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice - Torbay

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

Newton Abbot (TQ12 3PJ)

Closes in 26 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 October 2026

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Summary

The apprentice will be working alongside fully qualified body paint technicians to be fully trained in preparing and painting repaired panels. You'll be responsible for undertaking paint repair and restoration work on all makes of motor vehicles, whilst achieving the highest standards possible.

Wage

£17,728.62 a year

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Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (Weekend work maybe included).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • Dipping and spraying - spray painting involves operating a spray gun and other machinery
  • They use formulas to mix the paint that goes into the spray gun
  • They adjust the flow and viscosity of their paint and control the air pressure to the spray gun by adjusting the nozzle
  • Other job duties include properly disposing of hazardous waste, following colour charts and removing rust
  • Paint technicians must disassemble, clean and reassemble their painting equipment

Where you'll work

Broadway Park
Broadway Road, Kingsteignton
Newton Abbot
TQ12 3PJ

Training

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

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3
  • Training would be block release Every 6-8 weeks to the Skillnet approved Milton Keynes college
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

Requirements

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
  • Patience

Other requirements

None

About this employer

FMG Repair Services is one of the UK’s leading and largest group of accident repair centres. Offering quality, speed and value for all aspects of vehicle repair, you will find us in or near most cities in the UK.

Our business isn’t just about fixing cars – it’s about caring for customers, getting their vehicles back on the road with the minimum amount of fuss and the maximum amount of care.

Dealing with over 100,000 vehicle repairs per annum through our 65 fully equipped repair centres nationwide, along with mobile repair we boast a broad range of repair solutions and services to meet the evolving needs of the industry. Since 2020, we have been part of ZIGUP plc, whose vision is to be the leading supplier of integrated mobility solutions and automotive services to a wide range of businesses and customers. ZIGUP are the proud holder of a Kings Award for Enterprise, Promoting Opportunity.

https://www.fmgrepairservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Tooling Scheme available to apprentices which provides tools to apprentices at the start of the apprenticeship programme.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership or working towards a job within motorsport
  • A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

Jose Faria

recruitment@skillnet.org.uk

01923 216165

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057395.

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Closes in 26 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)