Summary
Motability Operations is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Technician to join their team in Coalville. As a Paint Technician you will work within the Collision Repair workshop, demonstrating expert working knowledge in relation to the removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 2 June
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
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
Role includes repair, surface preparation and painting to the manufacturer paint specification.
A technician is able to follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Demonstrating colour identification and select the correct materials such as primers, base coats and lacquers applied using spray equipment and utilising modern drying/curing techniques such as Ultra Violet (UV), Infrared and catalytic solutions used in the refinishing of vehicles. Create a safe environment working efficiently and reducing waste.
Duties will include:
* Working alongside the current staff to repair and painting customer vehicles
* Involvement in drying and curing techniques used in the finishing of vehicles
* Calculation/estimation of paint volume requirements per job
* Health & Safety and compliance requirements of a collision repair business, such as control of substances
* 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
Where you’ll work
Stephenson Industrial Estate, Brindley Rd, Coalville
LE67 3HG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
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, 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
Your training plan
* Nationally recognised qualifications – IMI Apprenticeship in Vehicle damage Body technician (Standard - level 3)
* Functional Skills Level 2 (if required)
* Regular review and welfare visits from our assessors who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace
* Block release training - will include x8 seperate weeks at Emtec College based in Ruddington, Nottingham
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade 9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* punctual
* Reliable
Other requirements
Candidates must be able to travel to the workplace according to working hours. Candidates must also be willing to travel to Emtec, Ruddington, Nottingham to complete the block release training.