EV Bodyshops Volkswagen Enfield Paint Technician Apprenticeship

Our Vehicle Damage Paint Technicians work within the Volkswagen Group Approved Repairer network to help return our customers vehicles back to factory standards following accidents including bumps and scrapes. This means that our customer’s vehicles will become as good as new.  

Paint Technicians are responsible for preparing vehicles to be painted after damage has occurred or once panels have been replaced. This will include repairing minor scratches to match the rest of the vehicle. Some of the day-to-day duties include:  

Ensuring all parts have been stripped from the vehicle in order for it to be painted.  Sanding down relevant area and adjoining area for blending.   Masking out areas to be treated.  Etching and priming areas to be treated.   Selecting matching and mixing colours using the approved Volkswagen Group colour palette.  Spray painting panels or vehicle parts using a variety of techniques to ensure a factory standard finish.   Our ideal candidate will be creative and with an artistic nature. You should be able to demonstrate attention to detail and be committed to delivering a precise finish to your work.  

We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:  

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn   Teamwork   Strong communication   Customer Service   Interest in vehicle engineering  

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship. 

Training:

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.  

Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e-learning, classroom learning and practical application.  

In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Inspiro Learning Centre in Doncaster.  

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications. 

On successful completion of the three year programme, you will receive the following:  

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship   Brand specific certifications 
 

Training Outcome:

Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.  
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Employer Description:
Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Our network of Volkswagen Group approved Paint and Body centres deliver a first class service to customers using teams of highly trained experts and the same paint, parts and materials that are used at our factories. Our apprenticeship programme gives you the opportunity to become part of this network, working within an approved body shop and receiving world class training from our industry experts.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday. 0830 – 1730. Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts. Working week will be confirmed on application.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Patience