About the Role
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 in Bristol. 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 08:00-17:30
Training & Support:
- Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks
- 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
Application Stages:
If you’re interested in this apprenticeship, you’ll begin with our pre-employment programme. This is a friendly way to complete some online tasks, learn more about the role, and see if it’s a good fit. After this, you’ll have a short telephone chat with the Apprenticeship Central Team.
Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before, we’ll guide you every step of the way and answer any questions you have.
For more information about the official apprenticeship standard, visit: Skills England
Pay: From £320.00 per week
Work Location: In person
