Need assistance applying for this vacancy? Steer Automotive is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician. As a Vehicle Damage Paint Technician you will work within the Collision Repair workshop, demonstrating expert working knowledge in relation to the repair of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification.The role includes repair, surface preparation and painting to the manufacturer paint specification.A technician is able to follow defined processes to restore the vehicle to a high-quality paint finish. Demonstrating colour identification and selecting the correct materials such as primers, base coats and lacquers applied using spray equipment and utilising modern drying/curing techniques such as Ultra Violet (UV), Infrared and catalytic solutions used in the refinishing of vehicles. Create a safe environment by working efficiently and reducing waste.Duties will include:Working alongside the current staff to repair and paint customer vehiclesInvolvement in drying and curing techniques used in the finishing of vehiclesCalculation/estimation of paint volume requirements per jobHealth & safety and compliance requirements of a collision repair business, such as control of substancesIdentify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g mixing systems, paint booths, UV lamps and spray equipment Vacancy information Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5.00pm.40 hours per weekInitiativeReliablePunctualHardworkingGCSE Maths and English 4 (Essential)Nationally recognised qualifications - IMI Apprenticeship in Vehicle damage paint technician (Standard - Level 3)Functional Skills Level 2 (if required) Employer information Steer is the UK's leading automotive repair business, with 98 locations and over 2,300 expert colleagues, repairing over 100,000 vehicles a year. Trusted by the world's leading vehicle brands, we currently hold 42 manufacturer approvals and recommendations, including Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesla, Mercedes, BMW MINI.STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITEDSteer Automotive Group (Tamworth)Riverside Park Industrial EstateUnits D & EFazeleyB78 3RW