Apprentice Paint Sprayer
4 days ago
Apprentice Paint Spray Technician - Loughborough
Site: Byron St Ext, Loughborough LE11 5HE
Kickstart Your Career with Volvo Trucks
Are you passionate about vehicles and have an eye for detail? Volvo Trucks is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Paint Spray Technician. This is your chance to work with one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry while gaining valuable hands-on experience and qualifications
What You Will Do
Working closely with Panel Technicians, Vehicle Damage Paint Technicians (also known as paint sprayers or refinishers) are the ones who put the final touches on collision repairs and have the ability to make vehicles look just as they did when they left the showroom.
You will be trained to complete every aspect of painting a vehicle from paint preparation, through to paint application and polishing.
- Preparing paint spraying equipment
- Preparing the bodywork of the vehicle
- Mix paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best colour match
- Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colours and protective finishes
- Solving paint application problems; defects, cause and cures
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment
- Storing paints in the correct conditions
Qualification gained
: Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship
Awarding Body
: The Institute for Motor Industry (IMI) TheIMI/Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
Duration
: 3 years which includes 3 months End Point Assessment preparation
Take a look at us
Who are you?
- Enthusiastic individuals with a strong interest in heavy vehicles
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems and a desire to learn
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail
- Strong communication skills and a team player mentality
Desired qualifications: GCSE A* to C/Grade 4 in Math and English
What's in it for you?
- Salary £8.72 per hour
- Access to a range of employee benefits
- Career advancement opportunities within the Volvo Group
Ready for the next move?
Training: Training is delivered in the workplace with your mentor and visits with your Remit Development Coach and also through block release at Remits dedicated Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 12 blocks over the 3 year programme. The costs for your hotel, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you
Progression: An apprenticeship is full time employment, and many employers offer further training and progression routes. After achieving your level 3, you can go on to specialise in vinyl wraps and aesthetic paint work, or on to management roles such as Workshop Controller or Shift Supervisor
In addition, Volvo holds an event where you and your family will be invited to a special graduation day to receive your certificates and possibly a special merit award at the end of your apprenticeship
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who We Are And What We Believe In
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join
Volvo Group
. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At
Volvo Trucks
you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.
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