Apprentice Paint Sprayer

EF ENGINEERING LIMITED

Orton Southgate (PE2 6UP)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 October 2025

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Summary

We are seeking an Apprentice Paint Sprayer to join our team. You will learn the key skills required to be a part of the paint spraying and finishing teams: preparing items for painting, by filling, de-nibbing and sanding and paint spraying to high standards.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary: Apprentice aged 16-18 £7.55 per hour. Apprentice aged 19-20 - year one at £7.55 per hour and £10.00 after first year. Apprentice aged over 21 – year one at £7.55 per hour and £12.21 when they have completed the first year.

Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
40-hour week with opportunity for overtime. Working hours: 07:30am- 16:30pm (1 hour for breaks)

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 2025

Duration

3 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

The areas you will be trained in are covered by the syllabus but will include:

  • Prepping surfaces to be painted, including metal, mdf and plastics
  • Sanding down panels using different grades of paper
  • Masking parts up ready for paint, prime and filling
  • Working with different mediums including: polyester spray filler, primers. lacquers etc.
  • Light repair work and polishing
  • Work within a small team and be conscientiously job-proud
  • Assist spray finishers
  • Prepare various furniture materials such as veneers / hardwood / MDF for spray finishing
  • De-nibbing/fine sanding products between spray coats
  • Mixing paints from a scheme
  • Preparing and spray painting
  • Health, safety & environmental compliance of all activities during painting & finishing
  • Maintenance of all plant & equipment used in association with the finishing process to ensure they remain fit for purpose and safe to use
  • Reporting regularly on progress
  • To assist in maintaining the working environment in a clean and safe condition
  • Packaging & labelling

Where you'll work

Axis Park
Manastry Road
Orton Southgate
PE2 6UP

Training

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

Training provider

PETERBOROUGH SKILLS 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

  • We will work with the apprentice to gain the necessary skills and experience to become a qualified paint sprayer
  • There will be a requirement to attend on-site training 2 days each month at our training providers facilities in Peterborough

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

EF Engineering is an established engineering & specialist finishing company with a diverse client base including engine manufacturers, architects and designers.

Company benefits

Benefits: •Company pension •On-site parking

After this apprenticeship

  • You will become a qualified vehicle damage paint technician

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PETERBOROUGH SKILLS LIMITED

Debra Chalmers

debra.chalmers@psatraining.org.uk

01733 516000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345638.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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