Vehicle Repair Paint Apprenticeship

GBA Group

Doncaster (DN8 4HT)

Closes in 17 days (Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 October 2026

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Summary

The successful applicant will be working in a purpose-built body shop. You will work with an experienced technician to gain new skills. You will repair and paint body panels and undertake minor and major repairs. You will carry out tasks and instructions to a high standard as directed by your mentor.

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 9.00am - 5.00pm With 1 day release day at college each week 9.00am - 4.00pm. Details to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 January 2027

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

  • To apply paint and primer to vehicles following paint manufactures instructions and BMW work instructions
  • Carry out warranty repairs in accordance with BMW warranty policy and procedures
  • Prepare, detrim and mask vehicles and panels to a standard that allows them to be refinished to the current BMW standards
  • Polish vehicles and panels to the required standard as per the work instructions and current BMW standards
  • Ensure all repairs are documented to meet with customer repair standards, company policy and quality standards
  • Be flexible of actual duties required in the day
  • Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
  • Other tasks as directed by the management team 

Where you'll work

BMW Distribution Centre
Paddock Lane
Thorne
Doncaster
DN8 4HT

Training

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

Training provider

DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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 training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Maths (grade 9-4)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Eager to learn
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking

About this employer

GBA Group of Companies is a long‑established logistics and shipping services provider headquartered in Grimsby, UK. It operates across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on automotive logistics, port management, and specialized IT systems.

https://www.gbagroup.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).

Possibility of securing a full-time job within the company on completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Anne-Marie Sanderson

anne-mariesanderson@doncastergta.co.uk

01302 832831

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060918.

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Closes in 17 days (Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm)