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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician - Smart Bodyshop Solutions, Cornwall, Ltd

Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Cornwall) LTD · Liskeard · posted 1 June 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Starts
14 September 2026
Closing date
3 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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

Your training

  • 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)

Where it leads

  • 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

About Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Cornwall) LTD

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 Cornwall 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 operate to BS10125 British Kitemark Standards and focus on the individual needs of our customers. An excellent team of highly trained technicians use a forward-thinking production model. This sets SMART Bodyshop Solutions' performance ahead of the competition, creating a Win-Win for all clients

Things to consider

  • We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised. Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or C Grade/Level 2 or above) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Unit 1E, Pensilva Industrial Estate, St. Ive Road, Pensilva, Liskeard, PL14 5RE

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