Bodyshop Paint Technician Apprenticeship - Sheffield

Steer Automotive is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician. As a Vehicle Damage Paint Technician you will work within the Collision Repair workshop, demonstrating expert working knowledge in relation to the repair of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification

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

• Nationally recognised qualifications – IMI Apprenticeship in Vehicle damage paint technician (Standard – Level 3)
• Functional Skills Level 2 (if required)
• Regular review and welfare visits from our assessors who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace