Apprentice Paint Technician

Once the body repair technicians have worked on repairing the vehicle, it will then be your job to follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Modern paints preparation and refinishing techniques are becoming increasingly complex, and it is essential that today's paint technicians are fully conversant with the most recent technology.

This is an unmatched opportunity with excellent training and superb future career prospects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on-the-job qualifications.

Tasks the successful candidate can be expected to carry out:

Repair of minor scratches and dents Preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing Preparing vehicle surfaces for masking and priming Paint refinishing techniques paint detailing Paint detailing and buffing Polishing the paintwork of the panel to a suitable finish

Training:

The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout the year, learning will also take place in the workplace and an S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.



Training Outcome:

As a company, we are committed to providing development and training opportunities for our employees. This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.



Employer Description:

Your Trusted Automotive Partner At Retail Renault Group, we've been a part of the automotive industry for over three decades, and we're excited to announce that we now offer our services through 18 car and van dealerships across England and Wales. We're proud to feature the highly acclaimed vehicles from Renault, Dacia, and Alpine. Our dedicated team has been instrumental in making Retail Renault Group one of the leading automotive retailers in the country. We take immense pride in our exceptional customer service, which is reflected in the numerous positive reviews and testimonials we've received, consistently placing us in the top three dealer groups in the UK for customer satisfaction. Whether you're looking for assistance with sales, service, parts, or accessories, our teams are always ready to help you.



Working Hours :
Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
  • Posted: 12-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk