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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
NOVA Automotive Group - Sevenoaks, Kent
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Summary
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality, preparing, spraying, and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Wage: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training Course: Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours: Typically, 40 hours per week - working between 8.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Start Date: Monday 26 October 2026
Duration: 2 years 6 months
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
- 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 8 Connections Business Park
Vestry Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 5DF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
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 manufacturers 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
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Training Schedule:
Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art Bodyshop alongside a highly skilled mentor - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle paint technician.
Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Vehicle Damage Paint Technician.
Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)
Requirements
Desirable Qualifications:
- GCSE in: English (grade 4 or C Grade/Level 2 or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other Requirements:
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive, who’s eager to turn that passion into a rewarding career. Someone with the patience, dedication, and drive to learn, who is ready to get stuck in, develop new skills, and build a future in an exciting industry.
About this Employer
Market leaders in Automotive repair. From startup to acquisition, we know what it takes to be a leading and reputable repair partner, employer, and server to the automotive universe. As the industry has developed, so has our focus on utilising technology to benefit both ours and our customers' requirements, streamlining the key-to-key process, and enhancing the repair experience.
Our relentless focus on our people and customers is testament to the invaluable and strategic relationships we hold within the Automotive insurance sector. They are also the drivers of our core values.
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Our vision is to be the automotive repair industry's benchmark for accountability, elevation, and passion. We aspire to set new standards in customer satisfaction and employee engagement by consistently delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, and infusing every interaction with a genuine passion for excellence. Through our unwavering commitment, we aim to be recognized as not just a repair service but as a trusted partner dedicated to the success and satisfaction of all those we serve.
https://novaag.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this Apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can have a full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority such as workshop controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor, or Bodyshop Manager. The opportunities are endless. Having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Joanne Jones
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050607.
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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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