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Vehicle Painter / Prepper Technician Apprentice
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Our modern Level 3 apprenticeship
An ideal opportunity for you to develop skills for life and work with an organisation that has ambitions to grow, where you’ll be able to maximise your career potential.
Wage
- £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm
- 35 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
What will the apprentice be doing?
Working in a safe and clean environment, you will learn:
- All aspects of modern vehicle repair methods
- Vehicle refinishing techniques
- How to use state-of-the-art equipment
- Repair excellence and quality
- Communication skills
Where you'll work
2 Holder Road Units 1 Aldershot GU12 4RH
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THATCHAM RESEARCH
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
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- 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 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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
More training information
Your training takes place both at the workplace and at one of the UK’s most highly regarded training centres on block release
- You will undertake a variety of additional online training during the apprenticeship
- Your endpoint assessment will be the final stage of achieving a level 3 apprenticeship
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 5-9 or equivalent)
- ICT (grade 5-9 or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 5-9 or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
We will be looking for those who can demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic and dedication to complete the apprenticeship and further their career within the automotive sector
Motofix
Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art centres across the Home Counties, South, and South West of England. We aim to set the benchmark for customer experience and quality in automotive body repair, guided by teamwork, ownership, respect, and eco-integrity.
https://motofix-arc.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The apprenticeship lays the foundation for becoming an advanced senior technician and other potential career routes may include vehicle damage assessor, supervisory or management (commercial) roles
Contact for this apprenticeship
MOTOFIX ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES LIMITED
Abi Davies
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041496.
Closes in 11 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
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