Apprentice Paint Sprayer - Loughborough
Volvo Trucks
About the role
Location: Loughborough, GB, LE11 5HEPosition Type: StudentApprentice Paint Spray Technician - Loughborough Site: Byron St Ext, Loughborough LE11 5HE 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 preparationTake a look at us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry5UKsQegq0&feature=youtu.beWho are you?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 mentality Desired qualifications: GCSE A* to C/Grade 4 in Math and EnglishWhat’s in it for you?Salary £8.72 per hourAccess to a range of employee benefitsCareer advancement opportunities within the Volvo GroupReady 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 youProgression: 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 SupervisorIn addition, Volvo holds an event where you and your family will be invited to a special graduation day to receive your certificates and possibly a special merit award at the end of your apprenticeshipWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Sales & ServicesOrganization: Volvo TrucksTravel Required: Occasional TravelRequisition ID: 24701 We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 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.