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Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice - Skinners of Rye

Employer
East Sussex College
Location
Rye, East Sussex
Salary
£172.00 per week
Closing date
1 Jun 2021

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Job Details

Some of the key tasks will include, but are not limited to:

  • The role is to prepare, spray and finish vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents in an efficient manner
  • Ensuring correct colour match and final finish to the company and customers exacting standards
  • Learning to understand the general principles of spray-painting technology, paint composition, paint mixing and the various methods of paint spraying vehicles
  • Prepare vehicles fully before painting to include masking, sanding and other necessary preparation work
  • Keeping all company tools and equipment safe and in a clean, workable condition paying particular attention to the reduction of any fire hazards
  • Using the correct primers, base coats and lacquers applied using spray equipment and utilising modern drying/curing techniques such as Ultraviolet (UV), Infrared and catalytic solutions used in the refinishing of vehicles
  • Calculating and estimating the correct amount of paint required for each job
  • Using body Paint Repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g. mixing systems, spray guns and nozzles, paint
  • Learning drying and curing techniques use in the finishing of vehicles
  • Work alongside a mentor and a team
  • We are an insurance approved body repair shop, working on a variety of vehicle manufactures. We also take part in vehicle restoration and modification. Our work is to a high standard, using the latest equipment in a modern workshop.
  • Training provider EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

     

    Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Sussex Coast College Hastings

     

Company

East Sussex College is one of the largest further education colleges in East Sussex providing high-quality teaching and training to thousands of students across our campuses in Lewes, Eastbourne, Hastings, Ore and Newhaven.

We employ over 1000 talented staff in a variety of full/part-time roles and we’re passionate about recruiting inspirational and motivated people who want to make a difference. We understand that supporting our staff is key to our success and are therefore committed to providing them with the opportunity to enhance their skills and develop their career with us.

In return for your commitment and energy, we provide a competitive Further Education pay rate and salary, generous annual leave, flexible working, discount schemes and access to our continued professional development programme.

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OUR CORE VALUES CENTRE AROUND INCLUSIVENESS, RESPECT AND EQUALITY FOR ALL

The college thrives with a diverse workforce and all the benefits it brings to the organisation. We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities in both employment and education.

Company info
Website
Telephone
03030039152
Location
Ecat House
Head Office
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2UF
GB

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