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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - SBS Bodyworks
SBS BODYWORKS LTD LONDON (N18 3AH) Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 28 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 Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 4.30pm. 40 hours a week
Start date Monday 9 November 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 2 ANGEL ROAD WORKS ADVENT WAY LONDON N18 3AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
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
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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)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised. Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
About this employer
SBS Bodyworks is one of the UK’s leading car bodywork specialists, providing high quality vehicle repairs, vehicle bodywork and insurance claim handling
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We’ve been given the BS1 kitemark, a badge of excellence and quality. Our car repair centre is proud to be a leader in driving exceptional repair standards and safety
Nobody wants their car sitting damaged in a garage and not on the road. Our team of experts perform car accident repair as fast as possible without compromising on quality on any level. Our work speaks for itself. We know how stressful it can be when something unexpected happens to your vehicle. That’s why at SBS Bodyworks we offer to collect and return your vehicle so that you don’t have to worry.
We have a team of ex-OEM technicians who have had specialised training & certifications guaranteeing your repair is carried out safely and to an oem standard. Their vast experience and knowledge ensure that all of our repairs are carried out to the highest quality.
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After this apprenticeship
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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 VAC2000057182.
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Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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