Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)
PRECISION PANEL CRAFT LIMITED
BATTLE, TN33 9EH
Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September)
Posted on 16 August 2024
Contents
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to become a Coachbuilding Heritage Engineering Apprentice and work alongside a team with over 50 years of automotive experience working on historic vehicles including Ferrari and Porsche. Using a mix of traditional and modern panel beating methods to achieve factory standard results and excellent modifications.
- Annual wage
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£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
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Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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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 coachbuilding with the use of cutting-edge technology. Apprentices will be taught about:
- The history and development of materials and vehicle construction
- Hand skills, technical drawing and pattern development and welding
- Fabrication including bending, folding, shrinking and stretching
- Wheeling, making bucks, removal and replacement of components
The successful applicant will work with Master Coachbuilders building unique iconic vehicles.
Where you’ll work
MARTINS FARM
HOOE ROAD
NINFIELD
BATTLE
TN33 9EH
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 Level 3 Apprenticeship’ is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by ‘HSA’ from its Coachbuilding Academy based at ‘Brooklands Museum’ in Surrey. 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 4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Previous classic vehicle work experience is useful but not essential, 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.
About this company
Precision Panel Craft are trained in using both modern and traditional methods of metal shaping to meet your vehicle needs. Their workshop is tailor made to deliver high-end and bespoke hand-made panels to order for all classic and historic vehicles. Specialising in metal shaping and classic car restoration, from start to finish. With over 50 years experience of working on historic vehicles and a passion for all things historic they are driven to deliver concours results for their customers.
After this apprenticeship
- On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Precision Panel Craft 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 VAC1000271771.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September)
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