Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprentice Level 3

L & I EATON ARC LIMITED

Apprenticeship summary

L & I Eaton are currently recruiting for Bodyshop Apprentices across their English sites. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn within the Automotive Industry.

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Closing date: January 5, 2026

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Wage:
£14,526.20 a year
Total hours per week:
37
Expected duration (weeks):
154
Positions (available):
9
Date posted:
December 1, 2025
Possible start date:
February 9, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

As a Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will:

  • Prepare and apply paint finishes to vehicles following accident damage repair.
  • This includes surface preparation, priming, colour matching, and applying topcoats to achieve a high-quality finish.
  • You’ll work in a modern, well-equipped workshop using advanced paint systems and technology.

Attention to detail and precision are essential to restore vehicles to manufacturer standards. From day one, you’ll embrace customer satisfaction and commercial awareness, working effectively as part of a team.

Taining Provider: Blackpool & The Fylde College

Block release: College attendance at Blackpool & The Fylde College approximately 1 week every 6 weeks.

Accommodation provided at Fleetwood Nautical Campus.

  • Future Prospects: A full-time position will be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship with future career development.
  • Training Provided: Apprentices will work towards completing their Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 4 for Vehicle Damage Assessor).

Employer

L & I EATON ARC LIMITED

Our Group consists of 15 Accident Repair Centre’s covering Scotland, Cumbria, North West England and East and West Midlands regions. All L&I Eaton Accident Repair Centres are strategically located throughout the country, offering coverage across all the major cities in the UK, and repairing over 20,000 vehicles annually. 

Training

Training Provider:

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard:

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)