Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)

TUDOR BLACK COACHWORKS LTD

LEISTON, IP16 4JD

Closes in 27 days (Thursday 31 October)

Posted on 16 August 2024


Summary

This Level 3 Coachbuilding Engineering Apprenticeship vacancy offers a unique opportunity to work with an established team of highly specialist restoration engineers. The successful applicant will assist with the repair, restoration, modification and preservation of a range of classic vehicles including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin and Jaguar. Duties include: fabrication- including bending, folding, shrinking and stretching.

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 4 November

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 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

UNIT 7

MASTERLORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

LEISTON

IP16 4JD

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
  • Administrative 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

Established in 2014 by John Smith, Tudor Black Coachworks has established an international reputation for delivering first class nut & bolt restorations of classic vehicles for clients in the UK and around the world. Its team of experienced technicians deliver all aspects of mechanical and coachbuilding repair, maintenance and restoration from its well-equipped workshop. The successful applicant will specialise in coachbuilding but gain a working knowledge of other aspects of the business.

https://www.tudorblack.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Tudor Black Coachworks 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 VAC1000271774.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Thursday 31 October)

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Company’s application instructions

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