Apprentice paint technician Review
at Steer Automotive
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
In the beginning I was unsure whilst learning the basics but now I can do everything alone I’m happy I decided to stick with it
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The experience that’s provided in the workshop and at college are great and nice and laid back for people who don’t always do well in classroom environments
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
100% learnt new skills that will last me career long
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There’s great structure to the programme both for learning and wider opportunities such as training days with providers like LKQ and 3M
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support is great all you have to do is ask
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Emtec colleges have been great throughout my apprenticeship and I feel I’ve made great relationships with multiple trainers there
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are plenty of opportunities for networking and special events as I previously mentioned the training days as well as steer apprentice competitions
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Steer Automotive to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel the apprenticeship organisation and support offered here is one of the best I’ve heard of among friends and other apprentices who I share college with
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Steer Automotive?
Stick with it
