Engineering
Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Hatfield, Hertfordshire
BRIAN ROBSON COACHWORKS LTD · AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Location
Hertfordshire
Postcode
AL10 0SP
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Start date
30 November 2026
Application deadline
18 November 2026
Posted
20 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000060129
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
- 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
Requirements
Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)
Working week
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Skills
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness
Required qualifications
Desired
GCSE · English · Grade 4 or C Grade/Level 2 or above
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C or above
Training & development
- Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art Bodyshop alongside a highly skilled mentor - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle paint technician
- Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
- Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)
Future prospects
- Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can have a full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority such as workshop controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager
- The opportunities are endless. Having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions
Things to consider
A genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
About BRIAN ROBSON COACHWORKS LTD
Brian Robson Coachworks (BRC) is an award-winning, second generation family run body repair business in Hertfordshire, established more than 40 years ago.
Delivering a complete service to private and trade customers, we specialise in vehicle collision repair and have dedicated accident repair centres in St Albans, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City.
Having built a reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, customer service and competitiveness, BRC have achieved Approved Repairer status with many of the UK’s leading car manufacturers and hold the BSI Kitemark™ for Vehicle Damage Repair, accredited to the standard – BS 10125:2014+A1:2016.
We are, however, able to carry out body repairs on all vehicle models, including prestige models and supercars, as well as vans.