Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician

Apprenticeship Central Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + birthday day

Life assurance (x2 basic salary)

Pension & save-as-you-earn scheme

Well-being services

Financial wellbeing app (Stream App)

Job summary

FMG Repair Services in Leicester is offering an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician apprenticeship. You will join a supportive bodyshop team, gain hands-on experience, and work toward a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. No prior experience is required—just curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Duration is 36 months with 08:00–17:00 hours, Monday to Friday. Pay starts at £8.50 per hour in year 1 and rises to the national wage in year 2, with extensive training and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Be willing to travel to the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle panels for painting through filling, sanding and masking.
• Mix and colour match paint for high-quality finish.
• Apply primers, basecoats and finishing coats with spray equipment.
• Finish painted vehicles by polishing and removing masking materials.
• Learn approved repair methods to meet manufacturer and BS10125 quality standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment.
• Work with experienced technicians to develop practical skills.
• Communicate effectively with the team and contribute to a positive working environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic learner

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

GCSE English (4/C or above)

GCSE Maths (4/C or above)

Job description

Location: 437 Aylestone Rd, Leicester LE2 8TB

About The Role

Are you curious about cars, enjoy hands-on work, and want to get paid while learning? An apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career in the automotive industry.

Apprenticeship Central are recruiting an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician to join a supportive bodyshop team. You'll gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn!

Apprenticeship Details

Duration: 36 months

Pay: £8.50 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2

Hours: Monday to Friday (Varied between 08:00-17:00)

Training & Support

• Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks
• On-the-job guidance from an experienced team and allocated workplace mentor
• Visits from a training provider coach every 6-8 weeks
• Additional support from a RETAIN Manager at Apprenticeship Central

Why this apprenticeship is great / Where it can take you

You'll learn a range of technical skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and receive ongoing support to help you succeed. After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career as a Vehicle Damage Paint Technician.

Company Benefits

• Start with 23 days annual leave, of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
• Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
• Well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Stream App for all our colleagues – a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

What You’ll Do

As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you'll assist and learn across a variety of tasks in the paint shop, including:

• Preparing vehicle panels for painting through filling, sanding and masking
• Mixing and colour matching paint to achieve a high-quality finish
• Applying primers, basecoats and finishing coats using spray equipment
• Finishing painted vehicles by polishing, touching up and removing masking materials
• Learning approved repair methods to ensure work meets manufacturer and BS10125 quality standards
• Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment
• Working alongside experienced technicians while developing your practical skills
• Communicating effectively with your team and contributing to a positive working environment

Requirements

• GCSE (or equivalent) English – Grade 4/C or above
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths – Grade 4/C or above

About You

• Passionate about vehicles and eager to build a career in the automotive industry
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing new skills
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in producing high-quality work
• A reliable team player with good communication skills
• Organised, with excellent attention to detail and a positive attitude
• Committed to working safely and following company procedures
• Able to travel reliably to and from the workplace

About The Company

FMG Repair Services is one of the UK’s leading and largest group of accident repair centres. Offering quality, speed and value for all aspects of vehicle repair, you will find us in or near most cities in the UK.

Our business isn’t just about fixing cars – it’s about caring for customers, getting their vehicles back on the road with the minimum amount of fuss and the maximum amount of care.