Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Scunthorpe)
Apprenticeship
Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Scunthorpe)
Apprenticeship
Scunthorpe, DN16 1TS
£16,640 for your first year, could increase depending on age
Full-time
In person
For candidates not already in education
03 Sept 2026
About the Organisation
Mechanical
Automotive
SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group Ltd is the UK’s largest independent fleet repair network, providing an efficient turnaround time with value for money vehicle body repairs.
SMART Bodyshop Solutions at Scunthorpe offers a complete vehicle, LCV and HGV body repair solution our operations facility, offering a firm focus on quality repairs, cycle time and a Key-to-Key service.
The group operates to BS10125 British Kitemark Standards and focuses on the individual needs of their customers. An excellent team of highly trained technicians uses a forward-thinking production model. This sets SMART Bodyshop Solutions' performance ahead of the competition, creating a win-win for all clients.
About the role
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality, preparing, spraying and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
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
Where you'll work
Cottage Beck Road
Scunthorpe
DN16 1TS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
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)
Training schedule
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)
More training information
There is a physical element to automotive repair, including lifting, pulling and using kinetic tools such as hammers and compressed air devices.