Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Mechanical)

MORTONS CLASSIC CARS LIMITED

KING'S LYNN, PE32 2NQ

Closes on Friday 31 January

Posted on 12 September 2024


Summary

Mortons Classic Cars is a traditional classic car repair and restoration specialist company based in Norfolk. It is offering a vacancy for one mechanical apprentice to join a highly skilled specialist working on all marques of British and European classic vehicles, carrying out all aspects of restoration and preservation work.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40/hour - Applicant’s age, experience and qualifications vary; therefore, the starting salary may vary based on these factors.

Training course
Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 February

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • This apprenticeship combines old-school engineering with cutting-edge technology
  • You will assist with preservation, maintenance, restoration and service of classic vehicles
  • You will be taught about the history and development of vehicles, components and materials, servicing, tuning, transmissions and drivetrains, chassis, suspension, steering, braking and electrics 
  • The apprenticeship also includes Technical Drawing, welding, business studies and advanced diagnostics

Where you’ll work

UNIT 7B

DEREHAM ROAD

BEESTON

KING'S LYNN

PE32 2NQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED

Your training course

Heritage engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • The Heritage Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by ‘HSA’ from its Mechanical Academy based at ‘Bicester Heritage’ in Oxfordshire. Delivered over 36 months on a block release basis, you will attend your academy on average every 5 weeks for a 5-day block of training running from Monday to Friday, the remaining 80% of the time you will be working with your employer. If required, your employer will cover the Accommodation and travel costs

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English and Maths (grade GCSE Grades 4 to 9 or A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

GCSE Grades 4 to 9 (A-C) Maths and English are essential. There is a high expectation that successful candidates will work hard, be conscientious and represent the company well on all occasions. Appearance, attitude, timekeeping, and personal presentation will all be considered throughout the interview process. Application Process: The Heritage Skills Academy (HSA) Recruitment Team will process and acknowledge your application within two working days. You will receive an APTEM invite and an email from the Recruitment Team to start your application. HSA will invite you in for an initial assessment. If successful, you will be shortlisted and put forward for an interview and trial with Mortons Classic Cars. If unsuccessful in your application, Heritage Skills Academy will discuss alternative apprenticeship options with you.

About this company

Established by Steve Morton, Mortons Classic Cars is a family run business, with a reputation based on attention to detail, quality of service and enthusiasm. He delivers a wide range of classic vehicle restoration and preservation services including coachbuilding, mechanical repair and servicing and trim. The company’s aim is to ensure that all its customers continue to enjoy owning and driving their cars and feel supported by likeminded people.

https://www.mortonsclassiccars.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Mortons Classic Cars after completion of the apprenticeship is not guaranteed but very likely, subject to performance and a position being available
  • The classic vehicle industry is thriving and the companies that HSA work with are world-class. Prospects for progression range from specialist technical roles to management positions and international work opportunities

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED

janice Pitchforth

jj@heritageskillsacademy.co.uk

07973 844025

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270661.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 31 January

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Company’s application instructions

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the Heritage Skills Academy (HSA) website. HSA will process and acknowledge your application within five working days. You will receive an email from the Recruitment Team to continue your application. HSA will invite you in for an initial assessment. If successful, you will be shortlisted and put forward for an interview and trial with Mortons Classic Cars. If unsuccessful in your application, HSA will discuss alternative apprenticeship options with you.