Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Apprenticeship
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Company: Wildmill Accident Repair Centre Ltd
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Location: Bridgend, CF31 1NW
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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-17539
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 20/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon-Fri
Brief Description
Remit is recruiting on behalf of Wildmill Accident Repair Centre Ltd, offering an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in the Automotive Industry while working toward a nationally recognised qualification
Skills Required
QUALIFICAITONS / QUALITIES
• A desire to work in the Automotive Industry
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Confidence in problem-solving
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
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN
• Excellent practical skills
• The ability to work quickly but also pay attention to detail.
• The ability to work well alone as well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Vacancy Detail
This apprenticeship programme allows you to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world automotive environment
As a Vehicle Paint Technician Apprentice, you'll learn how to prepare and apply paint finishes to vehicles that have been repaired by body technicians. The role involves recognizing a variety of vehicle materials and understanding the preparation techniques required for high-quality finishes.
TYPICAL DAY
• Preparing vehicles to be painted after the damage has occurred or panels have been replaced, this can include repairing minor scratches to match the rest of the vehicle.
• Ensuring all parts are stripped from the vehicle for it to be painted.
• Sanding down relevant areas and adjoining areas for blending
• Masking out areas that will need to be treated.
• Etching and priming the area to be treated
• Selecting, mixing, and matching colour