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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED
Leicester (LE2 8TB)
Posted on 15 October 2026
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026
Summary
Are you curious about cars and enjoy hands-on work? Join FMG Repair Services' Leicester bodyshop as an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician. You'll prepare, paint and finish vehicles to a high standard while earning a Level 3 qualification. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Wage
£17,728.62 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) £8.50 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2.
Training
Course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, varied between 08:00 and 17:00. 40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
What you'll do at work
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you'll assist and learn across a variety of tasks, 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
437 Aylestone Road
Leicester LE2 8TB
Training
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Training provider
THATCAM RESEARCH
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
- 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. Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks.
More training information
Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks
On-the-job guidance from an experienced team and allocated workplace mentor
Visits from a training provider coach every 6–8 weeks
Additional support from Apprenticeship Central
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)
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
- Team working
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Other requirements
Able to travel reliably to and from the workplace.
About this employer
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.
FMG Repair Services website (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 23 days annual leave plus public holidays. Extra day off for your birthday!
- Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
- Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
- Well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
- Stream App, a Financial Wellbeing app
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). You'll learn a range of technical skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and receive ongoing support to help you succeed. 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.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THATCAM RESEARCH
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059406.
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