Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Mechanical – Classic Vehicle Race Apprentice)
Unit 70 Classic Cars
Oxford, OX1 5RW
Closes in 27 days (Friday 28 February)
Posted on 31 January 2025
Contents
Summary
Unit 70 Classic cars have a vacancy for a mechanical apprentice to work in its team of historic car technicians. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of talented engineers preparing & maintaining a range iconic vehicles from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s.
- Wage
- £17,888 a year
- Training course
- Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00, Friday 08:00 - 14:30, 30-minute lunch break
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 10 March
- 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 assist with maintenance, preparation & service of classic & historic vehicles. In the Unit 70 workshops
- You will be taught about the history & development of vehicles, components & materials, servicing, tuning, transmissions & drivetrains, chassis, suspension, steering, braking & electrics
- The apprenticeship also includes Technical Drawing, welding, business studies & diagnostics
Where you’ll work
Unit 70
Sandford Lane
Kennington
Oxford
OX1 5RW
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 (grade 4)
- 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
- 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
. Previous classic vehicle work experience is useful, 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
Unit 70 Classic cars are a young dynamic and growing company, with experienced mechanics and a passion to repair and maintain classic cars with heritage understanding, and a contemporary business attitude. Based just south of Oxford, and in a vibrant thriving business park with other similar and relevant companies, Unit 70 are quickly gaining a reputation as a trusted “go to” in the world of classic cars as the market evolves and the need to preserve and maintain motoring heritage increases. With a social aspect to promote the business, Unit 70 organise the occasional car and coffee meet at the workshop, securing them as a destination workshop with a visible profile on social media.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Unit 70 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
Rikki Pankhurst
rp@heritageskillsacademy.co.uk
07767390471
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299890.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Friday 28 February)
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Company’s application instructions
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button through the Heritage Skills Academy (HSA) website. HSA will process and acknowledge your application within five working days. You will then 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 Unit 70 Classic Cars. If unsuccessful in your application, HSA will discuss alternative opportunities.