Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Continental Coachworks Ltd t/a Fix Auto West Kensington

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

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

20 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, with two 15 min breaks and 30 min lunch break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

112 NORTH END ROAD
WEST KENSINGTON
LONDON
W14 9PP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Your 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, 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

• Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme onsite in our 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 for all apprentices aged 16-18 at start (if not already achieved)
• An option to complete Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills for all apprentices aged 19+ at start (if not already achieved)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4/C or above)

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)

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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness