Paint Technician Apprentice Level 3 - Ilford ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED

The Paint Apprentice will be fully integrated with the Ilford HM Operations team, working within a dedicated Paint facility using the latest equipment. The apprentices will undertake the internal and external painting of Rail vehicles from fully stripped body shells to repairs at the end of the line during final customer inspections.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 15 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,952.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    39 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246176

  • Positions

    3 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Your day to day activities will involve learning about and supporting the operation in the parts and vehicle paint activities carried out on site
  • This will include both internal and external vehicle preparation and paint
  • You will be working as part of a multifunctional team responsible for ensuring all operations they do are carried out to the detail process documentation to the required standards in a timely and professional manner
    Understand and follow Work Instructions, Livery Diagrams & Schedule of Finish drawings
  • Understand and follow Work Instructions, Livery Diagrams & Schedule of Finish drawings
  • Become competent with the use of required PPE and RPE equipment, panel repair Hand / Air / Electric & Battery tools
  • Become competent in the use of all spray equipment including cleaning and maintaining regimes & requirements
  • Become able to understand the complexity of paint and priming materials and how they act in different environments. This includes curing times, material schemes for the use on different substrates, COSHH assessments and how to use, store and dispose of hazardous materials
  • Complete small / medium repairs to substrates, Steel, Aluminum, Plastic and GRP
  • Able to apply the following paint materials, 1K Primer, 2K Epoxy Primer, water based & 2K base coats, water based & 2K Top Coats (HydroCoat). These materials will be applied to full bodyside panels as well as local spot repairs

The training you will be getting

  • You will attend College on block release
  • You will complete knowledge skills and behaviours specific to the Apprenticeship standard
  • You will complete company mandatory training
  • You will complete the Level 3 Vehicle Paint Damage Technician Apprenticeship Standard

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • On completion of your apprenticeship, you will be expected to move into a Paint Technician / operative role within the Ilford Heavy Maintenance facility subject to business need

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 Subjects in Maths, English & Science (Grade 5-9) Essential

About the employer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading engineering company where you will be working alongside qualified and experienced staff. Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.

Employer

ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED

Address

Ley Street

Ilford

IG1 4BP

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Training

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage paint technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 15 May 2024