Apprentice Paint Sprayer

Volvo Trucks

About the role

Location: Loughborough, GB, LE11 5HEPosition Type: StudentApprentice Paint Spray Technician - Loughborough Kickstart Your Career with Volvo Trucks!Are you passionate about vehicles and have an eye for detail? Volvo Trucks is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice Paint Spray Technician. This is your chance to work with one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry while gaining valuable hands-on experience and qualificationsWhat you will doWorking closely with Panel Technicians, Vehicle Damage Paint Technicians (also known as paint sprayers or refinishers) are the ones who put the final touches on collision repairs and have the ability to make vehicles look just as they did when they left the showroom. You will be trained to complete every aspect of painting a vehicle from paint preparation, through to paint application and polishing.Preparing paint spraying equipmentPreparing the bodywork of the vehicleMix paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best colour matchApplying several coats to the car, including primers, colours and protective finishesSolving paint application problems; defects, cause and curesMaintaining and cleaning equipmentStoring paints in the correct conditions Qualification gained: Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician ApprenticeshipAwarding Body: The Institute for Motor Industry (IMI) TheIMI/Vehicle Damage Paint TechnicianDuration: 3 years which includes 3 months End Point Assessment preparationWho are you?What we are looking for:Enthusiastic individuals with a strong interest in heavy vehiclesBasic understanding of mechanical systems and a desire to learnExcellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detailStrong communication skills and a team player mentalityDesired qualifications: GCSE A* to C/Grade 4 in Math and EnglishWhat’s in it for you?Perks and Benefits:Salary £8.60 per hourAccess to a range of employee benefitsCareer advancement opportunities within the Volvo Group Ready for the next move?Training: Training is delivered in the workplace with your mentor and visits with your Remit Development Coach and also through block release at Remits dedicated Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 12 blocks over the 3 year programme. The costs for your hotel, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you Progression: An apprenticeship is full time employment, and many employers offer further training and progression routes. After achieving your level 3, you can go on to specialise in vinyl wraps and aesthetic paint work, or on to management roles such as Workshop Controller or Shift Supervisor We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Sales & ServicesOrganization: Volvo TrucksTravel Required: Occasional TravelRequisition ID: 15839 Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Job details

Education

GCSE A* to C/Grade 4 in Math and English

Hours

Monday to Friday