Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Smart Bodyshop Solutions, Cornwall, Ltd

Summary

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.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

2 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• 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

Where you'll work

Unit 1E
Pensilva Industrial Estate, St. Ive Road, Pensilva
Liskeard
PL14 5RE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair e.g. substrate surface preparation, paint volume calculation etc
• Ability to correctly identify the substrate materials to be refinished e.g. plastic, steel, aluminium etc
• Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to create paint manufactures specified application
• Ability to use refinishing materials following paint manufacturer specifications to reinstate vehicle finish back to high quality
• Ability to 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

Training schedule

• 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)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or C Grade/Level 2 or above)
• Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

Other requirements

• 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.