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Paint Technician Apprentice
Paint Technician Apprentice – Solus Automotive
Overview
What does a Paint Technician do?
Our Paint Technicians are experts in their field, trained in a variety of paint type applications across different materials. They use state-of-the-art technology to ensure a precise match of paint and finish to the original vehicle. These professionals take immense pride in their craft and are deeply passionate about restoring customer vehicles to their pre-accident condition, ensuring our customers are back on the road as quickly and satisfactorily as possible.
Every day brings new challenges as a Paint Technician, and the role plays a key part in customer satisfaction and the ongoing success of our company.
A Supportive Apprenticeship Programme
While studying with Solus, you’ll receive comprehensive support throughout your career journey, with recognition at every milestone:
- 2024 ABP Apprentice Employer of the Year
- Winner of the 2022 Best Apprenticeship Scheme Award
- Access to Solus Automotive Industry Experience Days
- A variety of internal and external awards and recognitions
Practical and Salary Benefits
- Issued with a Toolkit/Spray Gun Kit
- Placement on a predefined progression plan, with each step advancing your salary
- Assigned an on-site mentor
- Unlimited access to advanced training and technical specialists across the UK
Training Provider: Thatcham Research
Solus delivers its training in collaboration with Thatcham Research, a trusted organisation in the UK responsible for shaping Repair Technologies and setting industry standards through research-backed research.
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Thatcham’s fully-equipped, ultra-modern Repair Technology Centre produces essential vehicle repair data, supporting safe and effective repair processes. These resources include guidance for modern technologies, including electrification and driverless vehicles.
Your training programme with Thatcham provides:
- Top-quality training methods, materials, and resources
- Technical specialists with extensive industry expertise
- Exposure to the most advanced repair methods and standards in the automotive sector
- Support from a world-leading vehicle repair technology centre
- Comprehensive pastoral care
Eligibility: Training Levels and Entry Points
Our apprenticeship programme is structured to accommodate a wide range of educational and career backgrounds:
- Available for learners entering at any stage post-16 education or career transition
- Open to those who have already studied or completed apprenticeships elsewhere (tailoring the programme to your qualifications)
- Ideal for anyone who recently finished school, considered their next steps after GCSEs, or is ready to explore a new field
The only requirement? A keen passion for vehicle repairs and our industry.
About Solus
Solus, a subsidiary of Aviva, is one of the UK’s leading providers of vehicle repairs. The company excels in returning cars to service quickly—achieving an average 11-day turnaround—and boasts a 4.6/5-star customer rating.
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With award-winning apprenticeship programmes (including accolades like the Premier Training Awards) and nationwide industry recognition, Solus is shaping the future of vehicle repair.
Why Join Solus?
As a Solus team member, you’re entitled to strong support and a series of valuable benefits:
- Competitive salary, structured around location, skill progression, experience, and achieved qualifications.
- Performance bonus opportunities tied to your results and the company’s broader success.
- Company pension scheme, with an employer contribution.
- Generous holiday allowance: 33 days annually (including bank holidays), with optional purchase or sell of up to 5 extra days.
- Cost savings: Leverage up to 40% discount on Aviva products and exclusive retailer discounts.
- Employee benefits tied to the company’s growth through the Aviva SAVE (Save As You Earn) scheme.
- Supportive policies including leaves for parental and carers’ caregiving.
Solus values inclusivity, and we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all criteria—your unique skills could be exactly what we’re looking for!
We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Simply email us after applying to coordinate next steps.
Ready to start your journey? Apply online today, and our team will respond within 14 days.
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