Vehicle Damage Paint Sprayer Apprenticeship
Fmg Repair Services Limited · Shepcote Way · posted 20 July 2026
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Through a combination of work and off-job experience, to become a qualified specialist employee, developing those technical and personal skills that will equip the job holder to develop a successful career. This role is ideally suited to individuals who are passionate about motor vehicles and wish to train within a hands-on role.
- Prepare filler to prime.
- Sanding surfaces by hand or with power sanders.
- Covering areas not to be painted with masking tape and paper.
- Colour matches and mixes paint shades or selects pre-mixed paint.
- Applies primer and finishing coats using spray guns and rubs down surfaces between coats.
- Roller priming.
- Touches up paintwork and applies polish to vehicles.
- Removes masking papers, waxes and polishes finished paintwork.
- May paint signs or artwork on vehicles.
- Treat vehicles with rust-proofing protection.
- To undertake supervised development of job skills and to put into practice the technical knowledge acquired.
- To be aware of and adhere to all the Housekeeping and Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.
- To undertake such other appropriate tasks as may from time to time be required.
- Must make consistent progress in skill development.
- Must make consistent progress in the development of the inter-personal necessary to ensure transition from education into work.
- Adhere to all company processes and standard operating procedures.
- To apply right first time approach for repairs.
- To maintain level of efficiency commensurate with this discipline.
- To ensure all repairs have been finished in compliance with BS10125.
- To ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on job card.
- Ensure that all jobs are completed to pre-accident condition in accordance with the approved Repair Methodology and Manufacturers Standards within the estimated times and to the highest standard of quality.
Your training
This is a Vehicle Damage Paint Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Inspiro Learning (formerly Remit Training).
Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Inspiro Automotive Academy in Doncaster. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4–6 weeks either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:
- Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3.
Where it leads
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an industry-recognised qualification, setting you on the path to becoming a fully qualified Vehicle Paint Refinisher. Following this, FMGRS is committed to your continued development, offering ongoing training and career advancement opportunities to help you excel in your role and expand your skills and experience.
About Fmg Repair Services Limited
Dealing with over 100,000 vehicle repairs per annum through our 65 fully equipped repair centres nationwide, along with mobile repair, glass repair and replacement services, we boast a broad range of repair solutions and services to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
Things to consider
Closing Dates:
Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths (grade 4/C) — essential
- GCSE English (grade 4/C) — essential
Where you'll work
- Unit 16 Tinsley Industrial Estate, Shepcote Way, S9 1TH
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