Special Skills Paint Repair Apprentice – Nissan Sunderland

Split your time between college learning and practical work in our plant Work as part of the specialist paint team to apply coatings, spray paint, and program advanced robots Learn industry-standard tools and techniques, including lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen methodology Gain practical experience with tooling, equipment, and machinery in a technically advanced environment Contribute to projects ranging from refinishing and repairs to quality checks and process improvements 

Training:

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle Level 3.



Training Outcome:

Special Skills Paint Repair - Production Operator.



Employer Description:

Nissan Sunderland (NMUK) is the beating heart of our UK manufacturing operations. More than 6,000 of our workforce are based here, across a 362,000m2 site of world-leading manufacturing excellence. The site is also home to its own solar and wind farms, vehicle test track and facilities like our Sports & Social complex and on-site medical centre. You’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with our experts in production, engineering, and maintenance, each ready to share their knowledge and support you as you grow. From the moment you step onto our shop floor, you’re treated as an equal- making real contributions to the manufacturing process and gaining life skills to take forward into your career.



Working Hours :
Monday to Friday Shift work - pattern is dependent on department, and may vary but likely to include days and lates Day release at college

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Curiosity


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
  • Posted: 13-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk