Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship
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Company: FMG Repair Services (Bridgend)
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Location: Bristol, BS16 7FF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Automotive
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Ref: VAC-16946
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Application Deadline Date: 15/09/2025
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Start Date: 29/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours, Monday - Friday
Brief Description
Are you into cars, hands-on work, and love seeing your efforts turn into something shiny and impressive? This could be the perfect job for you. FMGRS are looking for a motivated, detail-focused Paint Technician to join their busy workshop in Bristol, BS16 7FF – and no, you don’t need years of experience to get started.
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 will need to have a high level of attention to detail and working to a high standard as the first thing the customer will see when they pick their car up is the colour match and the quality of the paint finish.
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
Future Prospects
In addition to the salary:
• You will be provided with the use of starter tooling kits on joining the company (must remain on site)
• Eligible for the technical apprentice award scheme based on performance entry gates
Vacancy Detail
This is your chance to learn real skills, work on real cars, and become part of a team that gets vehicles looking good as new.
What You’ll Be Doing...
Think of it like giving cars a makeover. You’ll be:
- Prepping paint gear and getting vehicles ready for spraying
- Mixing up paints by hand or with tech to nail the perfect colour
- Spraying on primer, colour coats, and protective finishes
- Solving paint issues like a pro – from cracks to colour mismatches
- Cleaning and looking after your equipment
- Making sure paints are stored safely and correctly
You’ll Also Get Stuck Into:
- Keeping track of what work you’ve done and how long it took
- Chatting with customers or insurance reps
- Helping with quotes and estimates
- Extra Touches – Make it Look Like New
- Washing and polishing cars so they look brand new
- Buffing up windows, wheels, and mirrors
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine interest in cars and how they work
- Attention to detail – you’ll need to spot the small stuff
- Willingness to learn – we’ll teach you the rest
- A team player attitude with a good work ethic
Ready to get your hands dirty and start a career you can be proud of?
Apply now and let’s get started!
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