Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician

As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality, preparing, spraying and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.

What you'll do

• Repair of minor scratches and dents
• Preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing
• Preparing vehicle surfaces for masking and priming
• Paint refinishing techniques, paint detailing
• Paint detailing and buffing
• Polishing the paintwork of the panel to a suitable finish

Training

• Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art Bodyshop alongside a highly skilled mentor - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle paint technician
• Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
• Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)

After the apprenticeship

• Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can have a full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority such as workshop controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager
• The opportunities are endless. Having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4 or C Grade/Level 2 or above)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Things to consider

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised. Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.

About the employer

SBS Bodyworks is one of the UK's leading car bodywork specialists,

providing high quality vehicle repairs, vehicle bodywork and insurance claim handling

We've been given the BS1 kitemark, a badge of excellence and quality. Our car repair centre is proud to be a leader in driving exceptional repair standards and safety

Nobody wants their car sitting damaged in a garage and not on the road. Our team of experts perform car accident repair as fast as possible without compromising on quality on any level. Our work speaks for itself.

We know how stressful it can be when something unexpected happens to your vehicle. That's why at SBS Bodyworks we offer to collect and return your vehicle so that you don't have to worry.

We have a team of ex-OEM technicians who have had specialised training & certifications guaranteeing your repair is carried out safely and to an oem standard. Their vast experience and knowledge ensure that all of our repairs are carried out to the highest quality.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 2 Years 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 4.30pm.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year