Vehicle Paint Technician Review
at Steer Automotive
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Croydon, Greater London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Paint and prepare cars that have been repaired by panel beaters or has small repairs. includes activities such as sanding, masking, polishing etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much enjoy the job role and collage.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, i had small experience before hand so have developed on my skills such as sanding. have also learnt new skills such as painting.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
very well organised by the senior people at steer, at my site particular there has been poor organisation such as waiting 9 months for PPE.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Similarly, no support from managers at my Bodyshop. Mentor is really supportive aswell as other senior members at steer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
very good always check up and do reviews, on the other end of the phone all the time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Lets me do more practical stuff which i might not get the chance to do at work, also teaches you the correct way.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
im not sure.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Steer Automotive to a friend?
No
Why?
the workshop im at is very unorganised and there no communication.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Steer Automotive?
work experience is key
