Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice Level 3

As Paint Technician, we know there's no better feeling than seeing a customer's vehicle at the front of the workshop, waiting for them to collect it – it is what our business is built on. • Preparing paint spraying equipment • Preparing the bodywork of the vehicle. • Mix paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best color match • Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colors, and protective finishes. • Solving paint application problems; defects, causes,s and cures • Maintaining and cleaning equipment. • Storing paints in the correct conditions. A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required: • Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken • Liaising with the customer or insurance company • Providing quotations and estimations As part of the service a Bodyshop offers, you may also carry out valeting, to ensure the vehicles look as good as new. • Wash down the outside of the car to remove dirt and mud • Polish the windows, wheels, door handles, and mirrors Advanced Level 3 40 Hours per week