Annual wage £13,312.00 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Mon - Fri - 8:30pm - 5pm. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 39 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 06 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000235789 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Sytner Audi is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician to join their team, learning how follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Duties: Demonstrate colour identification and select the correct materials such as primers, base coats and lacquers applied- using spray equipment and utilising modern drying/curing techniques such as ultra violet (UV), infrared and catalytic solutions used in the refinishing of vehicles Create a safe environment working efficiently and reducing waste Repair, surface preparation, body, MET and painting to the manufacturer paint specification Working alongside the current staff to repair and painting customer vehicles Involvement in drying and curing techniques used in the finishing of vehicles Calculation / estimation of paint volume requirements per job Health & Safety and compliance requirements of a collision repair business, such as control of substances 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 Involvement in drying and curing techniques used in the finishing of vehicles Calculation / estimation of paint volume requirements per job Health & Safety and compliance requirements of a collision repair business, such as control of substances 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. The training you will be getting Nationally recognised qualifications – IMI Apprenticeship in Vehicle damage Body technician (Standard – Level 3) Modules MET & Body to be complete Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (if required) Regular review and welfare visits from our assessors who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace Training will take place via Emtec, Ruddington on a block release model 8 x per year. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Upon successful completion and review of the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to gain employment with the business. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative Qualifications Other GCSE or equivalent Maths 4/C or above (Grade 0) Desired Other GCSE or equivalent English 4/C or above (Grade 0) Desired