Apprentice Paint Sprayer Loughborough Apprentice Service & Support

Hgvtraders; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as an Apprentice Paint Spray Technician and kickstart your career in the automotive industry! This exciting opportunity allows you to work closely with experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience and a Level 3 qualification. You will learn to prepare and apply paint, solve application problems, and maintain equipment. With a focus on inclusion and diversity, this apprenticeship offers a supportive environment to thrive and advance your career. Embrace the chance to contribute to sustainable transport solutions and make a difference in the world of heavy vehicles!

Benefits

Salary £8.60 per hour

Access to employee benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with a strong interest in heavy vehicles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare paint spraying equipment and bodywork of vehicles.
• Mix paint to ensure the best colour match and apply several coats.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Basic mechanical understanding

Communication skills

Education

GCSE A* to C/Grade 4 in Math

GCSE A* to C/Grade 4 in English

Tools

Paint spraying equipment

Computer technology for paint mixing

Job description

Apprentice Paint Spray Technician - Loughborough

Kickstart Your Career with Volvo Trucks!
Are you passionate about vehicles and have an eye for detail? Volvo Trucks is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Paint Spray Technician. This is your chance to work with one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry while gaining valuable hands-on experience and qualifications.

What you will do:

Working closely with Panel Technicians, Vehicle Damage Paint Technicians (also known as paint sprayers or refinishers) are the ones who put the final touches on collision repairs and have the ability to make vehicles look just as they did when they left the showroom.

You will be trained to complete every aspect of painting a vehicle from paint preparation through to paint application and polishing.

• Preparing paint spraying equipment
• Preparing the bodywork of the vehicle
• Mixing paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best colour match
• Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colours and protective finishes
• Solving paint application problems; defects, cause and cures
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment
• Storing paints in the correct conditions
• Qualification gained: Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship
• Duration: 3 years which includes 3 months End Point Assessment preparation

Who are you?

What we are looking for:

• Enthusiastic individuals with a strong interest in heavy vehicles
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and a desire to learn
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
• Strong communication skills and a team player mentality

Desired qualifications: GCSE A* to C/Grade 4 in Math and English

What’s in it for you?

Perks and Benefits:

• Salary £8.60 per hour
• Access to a range of employee benefits
• Career advancement opportunities within the Volvo Group

Ready for the next move?

Training: Training is delivered in the workplace with your mentor and visits with your Remit Development Coach and also through block release at Remits dedicated Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 12 blocks over the 3-year programme. The costs for your hotel, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

Progression: An apprenticeship is full-time employment, and many employers offer further training and progression routes. After achieving your level 3, you can go on to specialise in vinyl wraps and aesthetic paint work, or on to management roles such as Workshop Controller or Shift Supervisor.

Job Category: Sales & Services

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 15839

About the Company

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.