Panel Beater / Paint Technician - Trainee Apprenticeship Trainer

Auto-Assess Apprenticeships; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto-Assess Apprenticeships is seeking a skilled Body & Paint Technician to become a Trainee Apprenticeship Trainer. Step off the tools, embrace a 38-hour week condensed into four days, with a starting salary of £34,000 rising to £40,000.

You’ll coach apprentices in Hampshire and surrounding regions, visiting workplaces and providing remote support from your home office. We’ll fund your Level 3 Award in Education and Training and Assessor qualifications as you progress.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified: Level 3 in Vehicle Accident Repair or equivalent time-served experience.
• Solid shop-floor experience in a busy bodyshop or accident repair centre.
• Natural mentor who apprentices turn to for advice.
• Organised & approachable, able to chat with 16-year-old apprentices to managers.
• Full UK Driving Licence & vehicle is essential for visiting apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Coaching & mentoring apprentices at workplaces across Hampshire and surrounding regions.
• Remote progress reviews, marking digital portfolios, and virtual check-ins from home.
• Building relationships with bodyshop managers and workplace mentors to ensure hands-on experience.
• Developing yourself by completing fully funded Level 3 AET and Assessor qualifications.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Remote support

Relationship building

Organised

IT skills

Education

Vehicle Accident Repair Level 3

Tools

Company systems

Job description

Location: Field-Based / Home-Working Hybrid covering Hampshire and surrounding regions. Hours: 38 Hours per week, condensed over 4 Days (3-day weekend every week!). Salary: £34,000 starting salary, rising up to £40,000 linked to service and qualifications gained.

Ready to step off the tools, work a 4-day week, and pass your skills on to the next generation?

Are you an experienced Panel Beater, Paint Sprayer, or MET Technician who enjoys showing apprentices the ropes in the bodyshop?

We are looking for a skilled Body & Paint Technician to join our team as a Trainee Apprenticeship Trainer. You don't need any previous teaching or assessing experience - just a passion for the Accident Repair trade, high standards of workmanship, and the desire to help young technicians build a great career.

We will fully fund and support you through your formal teaching and assessor qualifications while you learn alongside our experienced team, with a clear pay progression route from £34,000 up to £40,000.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coaching & Mentoring: Visiting apprentices in their workplaces (bodyshops and dealerships) across Hampshire and surrounding regions to guide, support, and assess their practical progress.
• Remote Support: Conducting online progress reviews, marking digital portfolios, and running virtual check-ins from your home office.
• Building Relationships: Working closely with bodyshop managers and workplace mentors to ensure apprentices are getting the right hands-on experience.
• Developing Yourself: Completing your fully funded Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)and Assessor (CAVA/TAQA) qualifications.

Why Make the Move?

• 4-Day Working Week: Work 38 hours condensed over 4 days—giving you a 3-day weekend every single week and zero Saturday shifts.
• Clear Pay Progression: Start on £34,000 (guaranteed base salary with no bonus/efficiency pressure) and progress up to £40,000 as you qualify and hit clear internal milestones.
• Flexible Hybrid Working: A balanced mix of travelling to local bodyshops and working from home.
• Generous Time Off: The equivalent of 5 weeks' annual leave plus relevant bank holidays.
• Travel & Vehicle Options: Business mileage allowance paid, plus access to an optional EV via our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Protect Your Health: Step away from the daily physical strain, dust, and fumes of the workshop floor while staying at the heart of the industry.
• Full Equipment Provided: Company laptop, mobile phone, uniform and all training materials supplied.

What We're Looking For:

• Trade Qualified: You hold a Level 3 qualification (NVQ, VCQ, ATA, IMI, or City & Guilds) in Vehicle Accident Repair (Panel, Paint, or MET) - or equivalent time-served experience.
• Solid Shop-Floor Experience: Proven track record working in a busy bodyshop or accident repair centre.
• A Natural Mentor: You're the person in the workshop who apprentices naturally turn to for advice.
• Organised & Approachable: Comfortable chatting with everyone from 16-year-old apprentices to bodyshop managers, with basic IT skills (we'll train you on our systems).
• Full UK Driving Licence & Vehicle: Essential for visiting apprentices in the field.

Please note: As this role involves working with apprentices, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (arranged and paid for by us)