Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - NOVA Automotive Group - Sevenoaks, Kent
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
Working week
Typically, 40 hours per week - working between 8.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Skills
Required qualifications
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)
- 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
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive, who’s eager to turn that passion into a rewarding career. Someone with the patience, dedication and drive to learn, who is ready to get stuck in, develop new skills and build a future in an exciting industry.
About NOVA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LTD
Market leaders in Automotive repair. From startup to acquisition, we know what it takes to be a leading and reputable repair partner, employer and server to the automotive universe.
As the industry has developed, so has our focus on utilising technology to benefit both ours and our customers requirements, streamlining the key-to-key process and enhancing the repair experience.
Our relentless focus on our people and customers is testament to the invaluable and strategic relationships we hold within the Automotive insurance sector. They are also the drivers of our core values.
Our vision is to be the automotive repair industry's benchmark for accountability, elevation, and passion. We aspire to set new standards in customer satisfaction and employee engagement by consistently delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, and infusing every interaction with a genuine passion for excellence. Through our unwavering commitment, we aim to be recognized as not just a repair service but as a trusted partner dedicated to the success and satisfaction of all those we serve.