Apprentice Paint Technician

Job Description

Job Overview

Are you looking to earn while you learn? Then a modern apprenticeship with FMG Repair Services is an ideal opportunity for you!

What will the apprentice be doing?

In this role, you will be trained to repair vehicle damage to an exacting standard. You will be working within a wider vehicle repair team and have a dedicated mentor assigned to you. You will have exposure to a range of vehicles and repair methods.

You will be based in the paint shop and will learn all aspects of preparing vehicle surfaces for masking, priming, and painting before buffing and polishing the paintwork of the panel to suitable finish.

Training and Qualification

You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 6 in Vehicle Paintwork Repair. Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice’s own workplace and at GTG Training to ensure you have the required skills to successfully complete your apprenticeship.

About the Employer

FMG Repair Services offer service, speed, quality and value for all aspects of vehicle services. Our business isn’t just about fixing cars – it’s about caring for customers, from collecting damaged vehicles, delivering courtesy cars and returning the repaired vehicle. We are one of the UK’s largest groups of accident repair centres, dealing with over 4,000 repair incidents per week across 65 equipped Repair Centres nationwide.

Training

GTG Training has over 50 years’ experience delivering high quality training in the UK and has been named Learning Provider of the Year at the Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Awards. At our leading-edge training centres in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Wolverhampton, our facilities feature the latest technology and equipment.

Requirements and Prospects Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent Attitude and Desire to Learn
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative
• Thirst for knowledge
• Motivation

Things to Consider

We are looking for individuals who are willing to develop their personal skills in an automotive environment. You should demonstrate a thirst for knowledge, reliability, integrity, and dedication to the role. This is an important role in an accident repair centre, which requires theory knowledge and practical ability to complete.

Qualifications

You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or a Technical subject. It is essential that you are literate, numerate, reliable, and keen to learn.