Apprentice Paint Technician
Renault Retail Group
Bristol (BS16 7FG)
Closes on Sunday 29 March 2026
Posted on 12 February 2026
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Summary
Join our team as a Paint Technician Apprentice! Learn to prepare, mix, and apply paints and coatings to vehicles and equipment while mastering surface repair and colour matching. Work alongside experienced professionals to develop hands-on skills in automotive refinishing, safety, and quality standards for a rewarding technical career.
- 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 between 8:30am – 5pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- 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
Once the body repair technicians have worked on repairing the vehicle, it will then be your job to follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Modern paints preparation and refinishing techniques are becoming increasingly complex, and it is essential that today's paint technicians are fully conversant with the most recent technology.
This is an unmatched opportunity with excellent training and superb future career prospects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on-the-job qualifications.
Tasks the successful candidate can be expected to carry out:
- Repair of minor scratches and dents
- Preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing
- Preparing vehicle surfaces for masking and priming
- Paint refinishing techniques paint detailing
- Paint detailing and buffing
- Polishing the paintwork of the panel to a suitable finish
Where you'll work
Unit 201
Longmead Road, Emersons Green
Bristol
BS16 7FG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout the year, learning will also take place in the workplace and an S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.
More training information
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training!
S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970s and is one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers.
To be considered for this apprenticeship, you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent). If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
As a result, you will receive the following
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (grade 3)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong, so please ensure your application is modified to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications.
About this employer
Your Trusted Automotive Partner At Retail Renault Group, we've been a part of the automotive industry for over three decades, and we're excited to announce that we now offer our services through 18 car and van dealerships across England and Wales. We're proud to feature the highly acclaimed vehicles from Renault, Dacia, and Alpine. Our dedicated team has been instrumental in making Retail Renault Group one of the leading automotive retailers in the country. We take immense pride in our exceptional customer service, which is reflected in the numerous positive reviews and testimonials we've received, consistently placing us in the top three dealer groups in the UK for customer satisfaction. Whether you're looking for assistance with sales, service, parts, or accessories, our teams are always ready to help you.
After this apprenticeship
As a company, we are committed to providing development and training opportunities for our employees. This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014981.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 29 March 2026