Paint Apprentice

Aston Martin Lagonda Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive manufacturer is seeking an apprentice to join their Painted Body and Paint Shop team in Wales. This role offers the chance to learn about paint processes, quality control, and work on continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will hold GCSEs in core subjects and be passionate about technology. Attractive benefits including a starting salary of £21,300, college study opportunity, and annual bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Study at Cardiff Vale College

Annual bonus

Medical Cover and Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

26 days annual leave + 8 Statutory bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Able to commute to St Athan site by personal transport.
• Eager to grow in a collaborative environment.
• Able to attend college by own means.

Responsibilities

• Paint process including body preparation, sanding, painting, and polishing.
• Ensure paint quality control and process adherence.
• Conduct defect analysis/problem solving.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

GCSE's grades 4-9 in Maths, English and a Science subject or equivalent

Job description

Aston Martin is looking for a passionate apprentice to drive excellence in our Painted Body and Paint Shop facilities across multiple sites. This is your chance to tackle exciting challenges, deliver creative solutions, and be part of a team that sets new standards in quality and craftsmanship.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and work on continuous improvement projects and new product introductions, ensuring the highest build standards while prioritizing the safety and well-being of our team members. You’ll be instrumental in refining processes, developing new capabilities, and delivering results that make an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Paint process (Body preparation, sanding, painting, polishing)
• Paint Quality Control and process adherence
• Defect analysis / problem solving
• New Product feasibility (new material introduction)
• Paint testing
• Day release arrangement

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for individuals who are curious, hands-on, and eager to grow in a collaborative environment. You’ll bring engagement, creativity, and a positive attitude to everything you do, with the confidence to ask questions and tackle challenges head-on. Your attention to detail and passion for technology, particularly in paint processes and materials, will set you apart.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need IT and communication skills, excellent team-working behaviours, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. You’ll take responsibility for projects from start to finish, solving diverse situations and delivering to the highest quality standards while working to defined timelines.

Requirements:

• GCSE’s grades 4-9 in Maths, English and a Science subject or equivalent.
• Able to commute to our St Athan site by own means/personal transport.
• Able to attend the college by own means/personal transport.
• Study and attain Vehicle damage paint technician, Level: 3

Why Choose Aston Martin?

Our apprenticeship isn’t just a job! It’s the first step in a career full of opportunities.

Benefits and Perks:

• Study at Cardiff Vale College
• Starting salary £21,300 [Subject to review]
• Salary increments (subject to performance and criteria being met over the programme)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 26 days annual leave + 8 Statutory bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Medical Cover and Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different.