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Volkswagen Group Apprentice Vehicle Paint Technician

Apollo Prestige Limited
Pay: £140.00 Text
Location: Sussex Chichester United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Mar 2018
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02585812
Construction/Maintenance Services/Trades 2018-01-11 2018-03-01

Job Description

The Technician programme will be taught over three years at the Volkswagen group apprenticeship programme centre in Milton Keynes.



When cars, vans, motorcycles and larger vehicles are damaged in accidents, they are taken to a body repair workshop. Some repairers will complete the process from start to finish and others will have specialised roles and work on one part of the repair process.



Paint technicians are responsible for preparing vehicles to be painted after damage has occurred or panels have been replaced. This will include repairing minor scratches to match the rest of the vehicle. Duties of a paint technician may include:




  • Ensuring all parts have been stripped from the vehicle in order for it to be painted

  • Sanding down relevant area and adjoining areas for blending

  • Masking out areas to be treated

  • Etching and priming area to be treated

  • Selecting, matching and mixing colour



You will be guided three years for an Advanced Apprenticeship, by your own occupationally trained and qualified Vocational Coach.


Personal Qualities :

You must have a genuine interest working in the automotive sector and be committed to the three year apprenticeship programme.  You must be willing to learn in a practical environment.



Skills Required :

Ideally some commercial work experience in a garage.



Future Prospects : Possibility of full time career/further training

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