Job title : Willowbrae Coachworks Volvo Edinburgh - Paint Technician Apprenticeship
Vacancy ID : 14037
Investor Group : John Clarke Motor Group
Site : John Clark Edinburgh
Postcode : EH16 5UY
Recruitment Advisor : Mya Howard
Recruiter email :
Hourly rate : 8
Specialism : Bodyshop - Paint Apprenticeship
Programme Name : Vehicle Damage Paint Standard (Level 3)
Anticipated Interview Date : 2026-11-23 00:00:00
Anticipated start date : 2026-12-14 00:00:00
Employer description : Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.
Job description :

Our Paint Technicians help return our customers vehicles back to factory standards following accidents including bumps and scrapes. This means that our customer’s vehicles will become as good as new.

Paint Technicians are responsible for preparing vehicles to be painted after damage has occurred or once panels have been replaced. This will include repairing minor scratches to match the rest of the vehicle. Some of the day-to-day duties include:

• Ensuring all parts have been stripped from the vehicle in order for it to be painted.
• Sanding down relevant area and adjoining area for blending.
• Masking out areas to be treated.
• Etching and priming areas to be treated.
• Selecting matching and mixing colours using the approved Volvo colour palette.
• Spray painting panels or vehicle parts using a variety of techniques to ensure a factory standard finish.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

Training Provided

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Inspiro Learning Centre, in Doncaster, to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Inspiro Learning Centre.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

Qualifications received

On successful completion of the three-year apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following qualification (or the equivalent qualification for your devolved nation):

• Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship

Future prospects

Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network.

Brief Overview of the Vacancy : This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to train as a qualified Paint Technician, gaining hands-on experience in preparing, repairing and refinishing vehicle panels to return them to factory standards following damage. It's an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual looking to build a long-term career in the automotive repair industry with industry-leading training, strong earning potential and progression opportunities upon completion
Qualifications required : GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English and Maths.

In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English and Maths.

'Equivalent' grades include:
• BTEC first diplomas and certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2
• NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.
Personal Qualities : Our ideal candidate will be creative and with an artistic nature. You should be able to demonstrate attention to detail in the way that you work and be committed to delivering a precise finish to your work.
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer Service
• Interest in vehicle engineering
Things to consider : As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills, and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
English and Maths guidance from the government changed on 11/02/25. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.
The closing date for this vacancy is 07/11/2026 and interviews are expected to be held week commencing 23/11/2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappoin