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Bodywork and Vehicle Paint Spray Apprentice
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About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Bodywork & Vehicle Paint Spray Apprentice to join our friendly workshop team at Whitestar Travel. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for vehicles who is keen to learn the skills needed to build a career in the automotive repair industry.
Responsibilities
Working alongside experienced technicians, you'll gain hands-on experience in:
- Preparing vehicles for repair by cleaning, sanding, filling, and masking damaged areas.
- Learning how to mix paint, apply primers, base coats, and clear coats using professional spray equipment.
- Assisting with repairing damaged body panels and replacing parts where required.
- Polishing, buffing, and finishing repaired vehicles to achieve a high-quality professional finish.
- Following health and safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workshop environment.
Training
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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Training provider: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Training course: Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
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, aluminum, etc.
- Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to create paint manufacturer's 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: Day release at Sunderland College.
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Essential Qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Patience
Other Requirements
There is the slight potential for working outside.
Company
Whitestar Travel is based in Peterlee, County Durham, with a busy vehicle workshop specializing in vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and paintwork. Alongside maintaining our own fleet, we also carry out work on a wide range of customer vehicles.
Career Progression
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
There will be the possibility of full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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