Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED · South West · EX5 2LJ
Apprenticeship
Level 3
Unclassified
Salary£17,729 yearly
LocationSouth West
PostcodeEX5 2LJ
Start date1 Dec 2026
Apply by30 Nov 2026
QualificationVehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Training providerthatcham research
Job ID56217
About the role
Paint Prepper & Sprayer Apprentice 🎨🖌️
Ready to kickstart your career in the automotive world? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn the art of vehicle painting! This apprenticeship is your chance to gain hands-on experience and become a skilled technician.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Getting vehicle panels prepped and ready for a flawless paint job – think filling, sanding, and meticulous masking. ✨
- Becoming a colour wizard! Mixing paints to perfection and achieving that high-quality finish. 🌈
- Applying primers, basecoats, and that all-important finishing coat with professional spray equipment. 🔫
- Making those painted vehicles shine! Polishing, touching up any minor imperfections, and carefully removing masking. ✨
- Learning and mastering approved repair methods to ensure your work meets top-notch manufacturer and BS10125 quality standards. 💯
- Keeping our tools, equipment, and workspace clean and safe at all times. 🧽
- Shadowing and learning from experienced technicians, developing your practical skills every day. 🧑🔧
- Communicating clearly with your team and contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. 🤝
If you're passionate about cars, eager to learn, and ready to get your hands dirty (in the best way!), we want to hear from you! 💪
Key responsibilities
- Preparing vehicle panels for painting
- Mixing and colour matching paint
- Applying primers, basecoats, and finishing coats
- Finishing painted vehicles by polishing, touching up, and removing masking materials
- Learning approved repair methods to ensure work meets manufacturer and quality standards