Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice Level 3
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Company: SAGA Truck & Van - Daimler
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Location: Sittingbourne, ME10 3RN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Automotive
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Ref: VAC-17707
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Application Deadline Date: 15/06/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Brief Description
Are you wanting to start your career in the Automotive Industry? Are you hands-on and passionate about Vehicles? SAGA Truck and Van Daimler are looking for a Vehicle Paint Apprentice to join their expert team!
Qualifications Required
To be a successful Paint technician the is no previous automotive qualifications needed but the ideal candidate will have GCSE’s 9 to 4 (A-C) or equivalent in Maths and English
Personal Qualities
You must have a strong passion for the industry and in your own personal development as Vehicle Bodycare Centre will help support you, with further training opportunities available to be a successful Paint technician
Skills Required
Please be aware that you would be using specialist equipment like spray guns along with various masks and breathing apparatus, it is important that Paint technicians always use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety procedures for using hazardous material
Training to be Provided
This is a Vehicle Damage Paint Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Remit Group.
Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Automotive Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:
• Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)
Future Prospects
If you’re looking for a motor industry apprenticeship that could lead not just to a job but a long-term career with opportunities for promotion and progression, then this could be for you!
Vacancy Detail
As Paint Technician at SAGA, we know there’s no better feeling than seeing a customer's vehicle at the front of the workshop, waiting for them to collect it – it is what our business is built on.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Preparing paint spraying equipment
• Preparing the bodywork of the vehicle.
• Mix paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best color match
• Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colors, and protective finishes.
• Solving paint application problems; defects, causes,s and cures
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment.
• Storing paints in the correct conditions.
A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required:
• Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken
• Liaising with the customer or insurance company
• Providing quotations and estimations
If this sounds like something of interest then please apply to find out more!!
Other Information
Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications