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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
Express Bodyworks Midlands
Apprenticeship
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Hinckley (LE10 3BY)
Full-time
In person
For candidates not already in education
03 Sept 2026
About the Organisation
Mechanical
Automotive
Express Bodyworks Group is one of the fastest growing independent repair groups in the UK.
Throughout our journey to date, Express Bodyworks has repeatedly impressed and set industry standards with unparalleled service excellence.
The Company remains family-owned, supported by a committed and experienced team. This mix of professional and family values helps us deliver a quality, forward-thinking initiatives, whilst not losing the personal touch.
Express Bodyworks Group continues to reinvest in the latest technology and repair solutions to ensure that as a group we are at the forefront of modern, advancing changes but also leading the way a across agility, scale, and sustainability to deliver the next generation of repair excellence.
Accident repair is often seen as an inconvenience, aiming to make it a seamless part of modern life. Their Static sites, mobile repair vehicles, and same day services are designed with customer convenience and outcome in mind, This lifestyle integration redefines customer satisfaction, transforming a distress purchase into a positive, premium experience that aligns with modern expectations of convenience and care.
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
Unit 11, Hinckley Business Park
Brindley Road, Dodwells Bridge Industrial Estate
Hinckley
LE10 3BY
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.