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Bodyshop Paint Technician Apprenticeship — Gloucester

Job description

Do you want a dynamic and exciting career in the automotive industry? Mercedes is offering an opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician to join their team, learning how to carry out duties such as preparing, spraying and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and/or other incidents in an efficient manner.

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. Training will take place via Emtec, Ruddington on a block release model 8 x per year

How to apply for this vacancy

You can apply for this vacancy through the National Apprenticeship Service. If you require any assistance with applying for this vacancy please contact us on 0115 945 7260 or email the apprenticeship team.

Application deadline: 14/08/2023

Possible start date: 01/10/2023

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

  • Other GCSE or equivalent Maths 4/C or above 0 (Desired)
  • Other GCSE or equivalent English 4/C or above 0 (Desired)

• 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

  • Upon successful completion and review of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to gain employment with the business

Employer information

In our state-of-the-art dealerships across the UK, Sytner Group represents the world's most prestigious car manufacturers. Our success has been built by every team member working together and contributing to our one team ethos. We strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience; our employees are highly trained, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and driven to deliver our fundamental commitment to our customers; of getting it right first time and making each and every interaction special.

Address details:

SYTNER GROUP LIMITED
Ashville Business Park
Cheltenham Rd E
Gloucester
GL2 9QJ

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Reference number VAC1000152803
Working week Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Total hours per week: 40
Expected duration 36 Years
Apprenticeship level Advanced
Related course Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Salary £14,000.00 (Annually)

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).