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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
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Are you curious about cars, enjoy hands-on work, and want to get paid while learning?
You’ll gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn!
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working
You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you'll assist and learn across a variety of tasks in the paint shop, including:
- Preparing vehicle panels for painting through filling, sanding and masking
- Mixing and colour matching paint to achieve a high-quality finish
- Applying primers, basecoats and finishing coats using spray equipment
- Finishing painted vehicles by polishing, touching up and removing masking materials
- Learning approved repair methods to ensure work meets manufacturer and BS10125 quality standards
- Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment
- Working alongside experienced technicians while developing your practical skills
- Communicating effectively with your team and contributing to a positive working environment
Where you'll work
Unit 1A
Manners Avenue
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8HE
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Training provider
THATCHAM RESEARCH
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
Your training will take place both at your workplace and Thatcham Research Automotive Academy, Daytona Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4NR.
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
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Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
FMG Repair Services are the UK’s leading accident repair services group, with opportunities in our repair centres, Mobile Repair and Motorglass teams throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
We recognise our people are our greatest asset - central to our success - with our team working in a diverse range of roles and locations nationwide.
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After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career as a Vehicle Damage Paint Technician.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THATCHAM RESEARCH
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045183.
Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026
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