Paint Technician Modern Apprentice

Scottish Apprenticeships; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is offering an apprenticeship for a Paint Technician in Bathgate. This opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, gaining valuable SCQF automotive qualifications. As an apprentice, you will be involved in hands-on tasks, including vehicle paintwork repair and maintenance, with structured training and assessments to ensure skill development.

Qualifications

• Expect to gain SCQF Level 6 in Vehicle Refinishing.
• Willingness to work in a practical environment.
• Full UK Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work full time in a Garage Paint Shop.
• Assess and carry out paintwork repairs on vehicles.
• Participate in regular assessments and training.

Skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Time management

Education

National 4 in English

National 4 in Maths

National 4 in Science or Technical Subject

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Job Overview

Job purpose

• Earn while you learn
• Gain an SCQF automotive qualification
• Work full time in a Garage Paint Shop
• Job based in Bathgate
• Immediate start
  
  

GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Paint Technician on behalf of an independent garage. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.

The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.

As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?

The Vehicle Paintwork Repair apprenticeship provides prospective paintwork technicians with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the role of a modern vehicle paint technician.

Examples Of The Units Covered Are

Contributing to housekeeping

Reducing risks to health and safety

Maintaining working relationships

Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces

Establishing defects on motor vehicles

Spot repair on motor vehicles

Carrying out blend/fade out repair

Edge to edge repair

Mixing and matching colours for motor vehicles

Advanced colour matching for motor vehicles

Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 6 in Vehicle Refinishing.

You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or Technical Subject. If you are working towards these qualifications, please state this in your application.

What personal qualities are required?

We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.

You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.

You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.

A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.

A full UK Driving licence is essential as training will take place in Glasgow.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.

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