Apprentice Paint Technician

Introduction

Join our team as a Paint Technician Apprentice! Learn to prepare, mix, and apply paints and coatings to vehicles and equipment while mastering surface repair and colour matching. Work alongside experienced professionals to develop hands-on skills in automotive refinishing, safety, and quality standards for a rewarding technical career.

About the Employer

A.G. Bracey Limited was founded in 1962 by Mr Alan Bracey after he served an apprenticeship at Longwell Green Coachworks in the 1950’s.

Initially the Company was established within the old farm buildings of Chesley Hill, Bridgeyate in Bristol. The site was used to repair accident damaged cars and light commercial vehicles. 

In the early 1970’s a change of direction occurred which took the Company into the manufacture of Commercial Vehicle Bodywork. The new direction proved to be highly successful and led to a reputation for high quality bespoke bodywork for Blue Chip Companies such as South Western Electricity Board, British Gas, British Road Services, British Rail and the Home Office, as well as standard bodywork for local dealerships.  

What You'll Do

Once the body repair technicians have worked on repairing the vehicle, it will then be your job to follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Modern paints preparation and refinishing techniques are becoming increasingly complex, and it is essential that today's paint technicians are fully conversant with the most recent technology.

This is an unmatched opportunity with excellent training and superb future career prospects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on the job qualifications.

Tasks the successful candidate can be expected to carry out:

• 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 Outcome

As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees. This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday 8.00am- 4:30pm

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED