Apprentice Paint Technician

GTG Training Limited; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization in Scotland is seeking an Apprentice Paint Technician. This is a unique opportunity to earn while learning essential skills in vehicle paintwork. The apprenticeship involves both practical training and assessments in the workplace. Candidates must have or be working towards National 4 qualifications in English, Maths, and a Science or Technical subject, as well as hold a full UK driving license. Ready to kickstart your career in the automotive industry? Apply now.

Qualifications

• Must possess or expect to gain National 4 qualifications.
• A full UK Driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply skills to become a vehicle paint technician.
• Conduct assessments and reviews to gauge skill development.

Skills

Dedication

Proactive approach

Ability to prioritize

Willingness to work practically

Education

National 4 or above in English, Maths, and a Science or Technical Subject

Job description

GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Paint Technician on behalf of an independent garage.This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.

The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time andearn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.

As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?

The Vehicle Paintwork Repair apprenticeship provides prospective paintwork technicians with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the role of a modern vehicle paint technician.

Examples of the units covered are:

• Contributing to housekeeping
• Reducing risks to health and safety
• Maintaining working relationships
• Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces
• Establishing defects on motor vehicles
• Spot repair on motor vehicles
• Carrying out blend/fade out repair
• Edge to edge repair
• Mixing and matching colours for motor vehicles
• Advanced colour matching for motor vehicles

What will I learn?

Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 6 in Vehicle Refinishing.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or Technical Subject.If you are working towards these qualifications, please state this in your application.

What personal qualities are required?

• We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.
• You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.
• You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.
• A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
• A full UK Driving licence is essential as training will take place in Glasgow.
• If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.

Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning?Apply now