Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Mechanical – Classic Vehicle restoration)
GTO ENGINEERING LTD
READING, RG10 9ES
Closes on Friday 29 November
Posted on 24 October 2024
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Summary
GTO Engineering is recruiting for a Mechanical Heritage Engineering Apprentice. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class team of specialist Ferrari engineers. The successful applicant will experience servicing, restoration, engine building and when ready, race preparation, at some of the most prestigious automotive events in the world.
- Annual wage
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£18,720 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£9.00/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 8am – 5pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 December
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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 help service classic and modern Ferraris ranging from minor mechanical repair work to major overhauls
- You will be taught about the history and development of vehicles, components and materials, and turn around the most complex restoration projects in a timely manner while still retaining the GTO hallmark of quality
- It also includes technical drawing, welding, business studies and advanced diagnostics
Where you’ll work
GTO HOUSE FLORAL MILE
HARE HATCH
READING
RG10 9ES
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
Qualification: The ‘HET 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 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. We are also looking for applications from university graduates looking to apply their degree to ‘old school’ engineering challenges and develop a career in this exciting and dynamic industry. 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
We are GTO Engineering – world renowned as a leading independent, classic Ferrari specialist. With a history dating back to the 1980s, we’re trusted by many of the world’s leading Ferrari collectors, racers, dealers and workshops to look after their cars. Over the years we’ve restored, serviced, raced, toured or supported many of the most significant Ferraris ever made, including the majority of the legendry 250 GTOs – the world’s most valuable car. What are we like? We’re down to earth, we’re human, we’re passionate about cars, we have fun and we look after our clients well. We’re family owned and try to foster a supportive, familial culture too, mixing Italian passion with British reliability! Our clients range from the UHNW global elite with extensive car collections, to guys who save up to fix their affordable Ferrari at home on the weekend. Whoever they are, we care about them just as much – just as they all value our expertise, quality of work, discretion and top-class service. We have a workshop full of some of the world’s coolest cars, and when we don’t have them to look at we’re travelling to see clients in some of the world’s best locations: Florence, Doha, West Palm Beach, Monaco, Monterey, Tokyo or Rome, to name a few. From our expansive home in rural Berkshire, UK, our lovely team of 40 continue our work restoring, servicing, racing, touring and supplying parts for the world’s rarest, most fun, most beautiful and most valuable cars: Enzo-era Ferraris.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with GTO Engineering Ltd 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 VAC1000283864.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 29 November
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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 GTO Engineering Ltd. If unsuccessful in your application, HSA will discuss alternative apprenticeship options with you.