Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship
COMMERCIAL COLOURS LTD
BROMBOROUGH (CH62 3QB)
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 November 2025
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Summary
We are looking to recruit apprentices to work alongside our experienced commercial body shop paint sprayers. Work involves rubbing down panels, masking, and preparing new and used trucks, horse boxes, coaches, trailers, and large vans, prior to them going into the paint booths. This is a friendly, team orientated, focused on quality not quantity.
- 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 to Friday , 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 10 December 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
Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager and guided by a dedicated mentor, your role will involve hands-on experience across the entire commercial painting process. Including but not limited to:
- Preparation: Loading and unloading large commercial paint booths, meticulously masking, and completing the final preparation of vehicles/components prior to paint application.
- Paint Mixing: Accurately matching and mixing paint colours using one of our two computerised mixing schemes.
- Application: Applying 2K paint systems to a consistently high standard.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhering to all workshop safety procedures and best practices.
Where you'll work
UNIT 8 & 12
HARDKNOTT ROAD
CANDY PARK
BROMBOROUGH
CH62 3QB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
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
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a Level 3 in Vehicle Damage Paint Technician. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. The successful applicant will study 1 day a week at our Wrexham paint facility.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
About this employer
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Paint Sprayer. This is an incredible opportunity to challenge your abilities and develop into a proficient, high-standard paint application specialist in a commercial environment.
After this apprenticeship
The ability to qualify and become part of a successful team, that delivers exceptional service to our wide customer base.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001199.
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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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