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Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice- Fairlight Coachworks

Employer
Sussex Skills Solutions
Location
Peacehaven, East Sussex
Salary
£137.60 per week
Closing date
4 Aug 2021

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Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice

Fairlight Coachworks

The successful apprentice will work alongside a mentor to repair damaged vehicles. The role is to prepare, spray and finish vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents in an efficient manner. You will be based in Peacehaven and day release will be from East Sussex College’s Eastbourne Campus.

Weekly wage - £137.60

Working week 32 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The garage is open 8am-5pm so your hours would be within that time period. You will also have time to attend college within your working hours. Shifts TBC.

Total hours per week: 32.00

Expected duration - 36 months

Possible start date - 09 Aug 2021

Apprenticeship level - Advanced Level 3 (A level)

Apprenticeship summary

Some of the key tasks will include, but are not limited to:

  • The role is to prepare, spray and finish vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents in an efficient manner
  • Ensuring correct colour match and final finish to the company and customers exacting standards
  • Learning to understand the general principles of spray-painting technology, paint composition, paint mixing and the various methods of paint spraying vehicles
  • Prepare vehicles fully before painting to include masking, sanding and other necessary preparation work
  • Keeping all company tools and equipment safe and in a clean, workable condition paying particular attention to the reduction of any fire hazards
  • Using the correct primers, base coats and lacquers applied using spray equipment and utilising modern drying/curing techniques such as Ultraviolet (UV), Infrared and catalytic solutions used in the refinishing of vehicles
  • Calculating and estimating the correct amount of paint required for each job
  • Using body Paint Repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g. mixing systems, spray guns and nozzles, paint
  • Learning drying and curing techniques use in the finishing of vehicles
  • Work alongside a mentor and a team

Requirements and prospects Desired skills

  • The ability to communicate effectively
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Show attention to detail
  • Be able to follow procedures and instructions
  • Be able to work independently

Personal qualities

  • Time keeping
  • Reliability
  • Honesty

Desired qualifications

Maths and English GCSEs, at grades C or 4 and above, or equivalent are desired for this apprenticeship.

For those that don’t have qualifications in maths and English you will be required to undertake an initial assessment in maths and English to ensure you’re at a high enough level to complete the apprenticeship.

Future prospects

Once qualified further advanced training within your discipline.

Things to consider

Day release will be from East Sussex College, one day per week, located at the Eastbourne Campus, located in Hampden Park. You will have to travel to the campus, once a week, term time only. Please ensure before applying for the role that you can travel to college and the workplace.

The wages are likely to increase after a few months if you are progressing well in your apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship may start before the closing date as the employer will be interviewing throughout the advertisement period.

About the employer

Fairlight Coachworks is a family run business that was established by Mr Terry Burns back in 1990, with just 2 members of staff, including himself. Terry Burns, now the M.D. built his array of skills through carrying out work for the likes of Jack Barclay, the approved Rolls Royce dealer.

Taking on projects such as re-painting one of the fastest road bikes in production at the time, a feature which made its way on to Top Gear. Along with a number of projects that were featured in magazines such as Street Machine, Mini World and Performance Ford. The company’s reputation and growth exceeded expectations throughout the years. Along with the general day to day mainstream repairs, Terry also specialised in full restoration re-builds to showroom standard.

The company started within a 4 car shared unit with minimal parking facilities, and has now progressed to a single occupancy site that boasts an extremely presentable reception with waiting area, disabled facilities and enough space to hold more than 10 times the previous amount of cars with sufficient parking. Now established for over 25 years, we feel that as a company we continue to move forward.

With the latest facilities, tools, health and safety procedures and staff training this company can only continue to provide work to the highest possible standard, leaving you the customer feeling looked after.

Employer Fairlight Coachworks

https://fairlightcoachworks.co.uk/

Training Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Sussex Coast College Hastings

 

Company

Bringing an innovative approach to the delivery of apprenticeships and employer-focused skills training in the South East, East Sussex College Group is a joint venture between Sussex Downs College and Sussex Coast College Hastings.

East Sussex College Group is an apprenticeship and skills training specialist serving the whole of Sussex.

Did you know?

East Sussex College Group is a working partnership between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, and since launching, has worked with a number of businesses in the South East to help them utilise funding streams and create their own internal training programmes.

Plus, by drawing on decades of experience and expertise from staff at both colleges, East Sussex College Group is able to successfully match the right apprentice in a role that is right for the business and the individual.

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If you would like to find out more about how East Sussex College Group can help you, please get in touch on 030 300 39777, info@sussexskillssolutions.co.uk or at: www.sussexskillssolutions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Company info
Telephone
030 300 39871
Location
ECAT House
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
GB

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