Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice

Full Resprays:

Variation from colour change of a new vehicle into company or client livery to a total respray of a used item that has either been either damage repair or shot blasted ready for a refinished update

Panel repairs:

Repairs to panels on plant or road vehicles to a high standard. This could include, panel beating, metal repairs, welding finishing with filler/stopper, paint build up and final refinishing

Shot Blasting:

Shotblasting of repaired metal work, fabrication work, welding repairs, crack detection, prior to refinishing to OEM standards

Stripping and Refitting:

Removal of panels and trim in preparation for body repairs and refinishing

Mixing Paint:

Matching and mixing paints using computerised technology to OEM standards

Training:

The qualification awarded at the end of the scheme would be Vehicle Damage and Paint Technician Level 3.

Training will be provided within our purpose-built workshop at Bassington Avenue Cramlington, supported by day release attending the City of Sunderland College. Training within the workshop would be mentored by current experienced staff.

During term time training would consist of 4 days in the company premises with one day attending Sunderland College.

Training Outcome:

There is the possibility of full-time employment and progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Hubbway Limited, established in 1977 are a nationwide supplier of Agricultural and Construction Machinery to major contractors such as BAM, Balfour Beatty, and Laing O’Rourke.

With a fleet in excess of 1000 assets, this demands
Quality.
Efficiency.
Reliability.
Organisation.
Presentation.
Pride.

To achieve this, we have our own in-house, purpose-built workshops that house maintenance facilities, fabrication works, Shotblast facilities, repairs, and refinishing works.

Presentation is at the forefront of our business, whether we are supplying national companies or a one-man band. This demands a high level of attention to ensure our plant is supplied in top class condition at all times.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 07.30 - 17.00 including breaks.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Good time keeping