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Trainee Cosmetic Repair Technician

Job details
Posting date: 06 January 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 February 2026
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5NB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1WNz0000039OxRMAU_1767711577

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Summary

Trainee Cosmetic Repair Technician

Basingstoke | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4:30pm | Full-Time, Permanent

Introduction

Do you want to learn a specialist trade in construction with excellent career progression and earning potential? Do you want to earn while you learn? This Trainee Cosmetic Repair Technician role could be for you.

Acorn by Synergie is working with an established and well-respected family-run construction company in Basingstoke. The company has over 40 years of experience and is one of the UK's largest sealant specialists, with multiple offices across England, Scotland, and Wales.

About the Role

Cosmetic repair is a specialist construction trade where skilled Technicians repair surfaces including ceramic, metal, wood, and glass. The goal is to restore damaged items so they look as good as new, avoiding costly replacements.

This role requires attention to detail, patience, and precision. Technicians with these skills are highly sought after and enjoy strong earning potential and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enrol onto a structured internal training programme from day one.

  • Train initially within the company's dedicated training facility before moving onto site.

  • Work alongside an experienced tradesperson to develop practical repair skills.

  • Help prepare and make safe work areas.

  • Gain exposure to a variety of construction environments, developing different skills on each project.

Hours of Work

  • Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Essential Skills

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • No previous experience required - full training provided.

  • Willing to learn and progress within a construction trade.

  • Conscientious and reliable approach to work.

  • Strong eye for detail and colour matching.

What's on Offer

  • Comprehensive in-house training programme.

  • Excellent career progression and pay increases following training.

  • Long-term career prospects within a specialist trade.

  • Supportive, family-run company with an outstanding reputation.

Interested?

Apply online with your CV attached, or call Acorn by Synergie for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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