Paint Technician Modern Apprentice
Scottish Apprenticeships
Date: 17 hours ago
City: Bathgate, Scotland
Contract type: Full time

Job Overview
Job purpose
The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.
As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?
The Vehicle Paintwork Repair apprenticeship provides prospective paintwork technicians with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the role of a modern vehicle paint technician.
Examples Of The Units Covered Are
Contributing to housekeeping
Reducing risks to health and safety
Maintaining working relationships
Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces
Establishing defects on motor vehicles
Spot repair on motor vehicles
Carrying out blend/fade out repair
Edge to edge repair
Mixing and matching colours for motor vehicles
Advanced colour matching for motor vehicles
Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 6 in Vehicle Refinishing.
You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or Technical Subject. If you are working towards these qualifications, please state this in your application.
What personal qualities are required?
We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.
You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.
You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.
A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
A full UK Driving licence is essential as training will take place in Glasgow.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.
Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning? Apply now
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Job purpose
- Earn while you learn
- Gain an SCQF automotive qualification
- Work full time in a Garage Paint Shop
- Job based in Bathgate
- Immediate start
The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.
As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?
The Vehicle Paintwork Repair apprenticeship provides prospective paintwork technicians with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the role of a modern vehicle paint technician.
Examples Of The Units Covered Are
Contributing to housekeeping
Reducing risks to health and safety
Maintaining working relationships
Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces
Establishing defects on motor vehicles
Spot repair on motor vehicles
Carrying out blend/fade out repair
Edge to edge repair
Mixing and matching colours for motor vehicles
Advanced colour matching for motor vehicles
Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 6 in Vehicle Refinishing.
You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or Technical Subject. If you are working towards these qualifications, please state this in your application.
What personal qualities are required?
We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.
You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.
You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.
A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.
A full UK Driving licence is essential as training will take place in Glasgow.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.
Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning? Apply now
Apply for this apprenticeship
Think this is the right apprenticeship for you? Click the "Apply now" button to start your new career with this apprenticeship.
Apply now
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