Special Skills Paint Repair Apprentice

Sunderland - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Special Skills Paint Repair Apprentice Nissan Sunderland

Accelerate your career as a specialist paint manufacturing operative.

If you have a real eye for detail our Quality and Paint Repair schemes are made for you. Here at Nissanwevedesigned our3-year apprenticeships for people just like you.Youllsplit your time between learning atcollege andgetting stuck into hands-on work in our world-class manufacturing plant.

Our Paint function plays a vital role in the vehicle manufacturing process delivering the final look and finish of every vehicle body. Combining cutting-edge automation with the expertise of our workforce its an exciting environment with diverse sections and advanced machinery to help you build your skills.

Your Pathway to a Future Career

This isnt just an apprenticeshipits your opportunity to become a valued member of our team.

Youll collaborate closely with experts in production engineering and maintenance learning from their experience while making real contributions from day one. We treat our apprentices as equals giving you the chance to develop practical skills and life experience that will shape your career.

Its a challenging rewarding scheme designed to help you grow as far as you want to go. While shift work is part of the role well support you with training and benefits that reflect your potential.

If youre curious motivated and eager to contribute to the future of sustainable mobility apply now and accelerate your career with a Nissan Manufacturing apprenticeship.

Benefits include: private healthcare pension scheme employee discounts monthly prize draws and access to our discounted car scheme*

(*Eligible after 6 months employment)

Starting salary: 17400.58 per year

Location: Nissan Sunderland plant (SR5 3NS) and local college sites

Hours: 39 per week

Duration: 3 years

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women ethnic minorities individuals with disabilities and those from socially or economically disadvantaged communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings and believe diversity strengthens our workplace.

Accessibility and Adjustments

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment processsuch as accessible interview formats extra time assistive technologies or workplace adaptationsplease let us know. We will work with you to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. All recruitment materials and assessments can be provided in accessible formats.

Supporting Candidates Facing Economic Disadvantage

We understand that economic circumstances can create barriers to applying for roles. If costs such as travel technology access or other practical constraints may prevent you from taking part in our recruitment process please contact us. Wherever possible we will offer supportsuch as virtual interview options reimbursement of essential travel costs or alternative assessment arrangements.

What Youll Need

4 GCSEs or equivalent (achieved or predicted):

Mathematics (Grade AD or 3)

English Language (Grade AD or 3)

Two other subjects (Grade AD or 3) one to be a science subject

OR Functional Skills Level 2

A positive can-do attitude and motivation to learn

Age 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship

Ability to commute to Nissan Sunderland and local college sites

Eligibility to work in the UK (must have ordinarily resided in the UK & Islands for at least 3 years by Sept 2026)

What Youll Be Doing

Split your time between college learning and practical work in our plant

Work as part of the specialist paint team to apply coatings spray paint and program advanced robots

Learn industry-standard tools and techniques including lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen methodology

Gain hands-on experience with tooling equipment and machinery in a technically advanced environment

Contribute to projects ranging from refinishing and repairs to quality checks and process improvements

By the end of your apprenticeship youll have the chance to achieve:

Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3*

*Performance dependent. All qualifications may be subject to change

Additional Information

We maintain a safe and healthy workplace which includes pre-employment testing for drugs and alcohol.

Communication about your application will be via email. Please check regularly.

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If this apprenticeship schemedoesntfeel likeyourperfect fitdontworry -theresplenty more to explore.Take a look at our other apprenticeships and find one thats wired to your natural skills sparks your curiosity and feels like it was made for you.Ifyourewired differently and are excited at the idea of tinkering with new tech like our e-POWER systemsyoullfeel right at home on our Maintenance scheme. Or got built-in curiosity and love getting your hands dirty to fix and improve things Thenyoullthrive on our Production and Kaizen schemes.Soif you still want to build a future that fits the way you already thinkwevecreated the perfect place to do it.

Sunderland United Kingdom

Special Skills Paint Repair Apprentice Nissan SunderlandAccelerate your career as a specialist paint manufacturing operative.If you have a real eye for detail our Quality and Paint Repair schemes are made for you. Here at Nissanwevedesigned our3-year apprenticeships for people just like you.Youllsp...