Bodyshop Paint Technician Apprenticeship - Luton

Nottingham College; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their team in vehicle refinishing. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and painting vehicles to meet high-quality standards. You will demonstrate expertise in color identification and utilize various modern drying and curing techniques. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring safety and efficiency while minimizing waste. If you are passionate about vehicle restoration and looking to make a significant impact in the automotive industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Fahrzeuglackierung und -reparatur.
• Kenntnisse in modernen Trocknungs- und Aushärtungstechniken.

Responsibilities

• Reparatur und Lackierung von Kundenfahrzeugen.
• Einhaltung von Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsvorschriften.

Skills

Farbidentifikation

Lackierungstechniken

Sicherheitsvorschriften

Effizientes Arbeiten

Education

Ausbildung zum Fahrzeuglackierer

Zertifizierung in Lackiertechniken

Tools

Sprühgeräte

Mischsysteme

UV-Lampen

Lackierkabinen

Job description

The role includes repair, surface preparation and painting to the manufacturer paint specification.

A technician is able to follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Demonstrating colour identification and select the correct materials such as primers, base coats and lacquers applied using spray equipment and utilising modern drying/curing techniques such as Ultra Violet (UV), Infrared and catalytic solutions used in the refinishing of vehicles. Create a safe environment by working efficiently and reducing waste.

Duties will include:

• Working alongside the current staff to repair and paint 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