Apprentice Paint Refinisher
A & R MOTOR SERVICES LTD
SHEFFIELD (S9 2LR)
Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 May 2025
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Summary
A start up career opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to enter the motor vehicle body and paint repair industry. Specialising in a wide variety of transport, from commercial through to motorcycles you will work within modern, fully equipped workshops, using the latest technology.
- Wage
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£15,704 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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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 1 August 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
The apprentice Paint Refinisher to train/work alongside existing skilled staff in the Paint department reporting to the workshop controller or depot manager daily.
In addition to training and assisting in the paint department you will carry out general housekeeping duties.
You will mainly work with a chosen mentor in the paint department with duties to include:
- Preparation - stripping, sanding and masking
- Etching and priming areas to be treated
- Colour matching and mixing
- Paint application techniques including spray booth technology
- Buffing and polishing methods
- Paint defect corrections
Where you'll work
33-35 BOLD STREET
SHEFFIELD
S9 2LR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Your 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
Your training plan
Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3 Apprentice Standard.
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge Test (90-mins)
- Professional Discussion (45-mins)
- Practical Skills Test (11-hours over 2 consecutive days)
Attend Sheffield College - Olive Grove Campus 1 day per week in term time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English Language and Maths (grade 4/C and above)Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this company
Mon-Fri 8.30-5.00pm
After this apprenticeship
The possibility of a full-time role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Stewart
Stewart.parsisson@sheffcol.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323396.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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