Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician

Apprenticeship Central Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

On-site training

Job summary

Apprenticeship Central Ltd is recruiting an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician in Weston-super-Mare to join a supportive bodyshop team. You’ll gain a Level 3 qualification with hands-on training and a mentor, with no prior experience required.

The role runs for 36 months with on-site delivery, mentoring, and regular progress visits. You’ll learn surface preparation, priming, colour matching, refinishing, and safe workshop practices while earning as you learn.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and masking.
• Mix and apply primers, basecoats, topcoats, and clear coats to manufacturer specifications.
• Accurately colour‑match paints using approved systems and techniques.
• Carry out refinishing on panels, wheels, and full or partial vehicle bodywork.
• Identify and correct paint defects such as runs, contamination, or poor finish quality.
• Use spray booths and drying/curing equipment including UV and infrared systems.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, quality standards, and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in safe and efficient working condition.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Willing to learn

Good work ethic

Education

GCSE English 4/C or above

GCSE Maths 4/C or above

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Location: Aisecome Way, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, BS22 8NA

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: £8.00 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00

Training & Support

• On‑site delivery with a training provider coach visiting workplace
• 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.

What You’ll Do

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

• Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and masking
• Mix and apply primers, basecoats, topcoats, and clear coats to manufacturer specifications
• Accurately colour‑match paints using approved systems and techniques
• Carry out refinishing on panels, wheels, and full or partial vehicle bodywork
• Identify and correct paint defects such as runs, contamination, or poor finish quality
• Use spray booths and drying/curing equipment including UV and infrared systems
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, quality standards, and health and safety procedures
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in safe and efficient working condition

Requirements

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

About You

• Interested in vehicles and how they work
• Enjoy hands‑on, practical work
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Positive attitude and good work ethic
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly
• Basic IT skills
• Reliable travel to and from the workplace

For more information about the official apprenticeship standard, visit: Skills England