Apprentice Classic Car Trimmer
ALDRIDGE TRIMMING LTD
WOLVERHAMPTON (WV2 4EF)
Closes on Friday 1 August 2025
Posted on 24 March 2025
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Summary
Year after year we invest in apprentice schemes and courses for our staff, experienced employees take on the role of apprentice mentor, ensuring these young trimmers strive for quality. We believe that it is essential to pass these skills on and allow the next generation of trimmers the opportunity to perfect their craft.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday -Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8:00am - 4.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 15 August 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
- Learning variations in classic car
- Learning the working environment
- Getting to know staff members
- Being introduced to air tools
- Learning knife and scissors skills
- Foaming panels
- Turning panels
- Checking leather
- Production of classic car trims while being overseen
- Working independently on classic car trim that is being shipped all over the world
- Completing trim to a high standard
- Completing full interior trim kits
- Gathering notes
- Moving on to more challenging work
- Completing order on time to a high standard
- Picking orders and keeping up with lead times
Where you’ll work
CASTLE HOUSE
DRAYTON STREET
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV2 4EF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
TELFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
- Lean manufacturing operative Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard
- Mentor on site
- Regular Assessor vistis
- One day a week at Telford College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Time management
- Keen eye for detail
Other requirements
• Hardwork • Knowledge-intensive • Keen eye for details • High quality demands • Small 20-person team • Employee-owned business • Unique skill set • Traditions skills • Standing for 8 hours a day
About this company
Aldridge Trimming is a family-run business that has been trimming classic cars since 1931. Over the years the business has expanded and evolved. We have gained a worldwide reputation for high-quality British craftsmanship, supplying the major Jaguar, Ford and Triumph restoration companies around the world. The company was started in a shed in 1931 by Don Newcombe, he provided a general trimming service for cars and coaches. In the Eighties, it was taken over by his grandson, Simon Aldridge, who had helped his grandfather since 1963 during his time at school. Simon's mother managed the sewing department for many years, while Nick, Simon's brother, still manages the production of soft-top hoods, tonneaus and envelopes. Aldridge has always catered for classic cars but moved into the mail-order market in 1980 after Simon purchased a Jaguar E-type and needed parts for it. It was when Simon started making new trim for his car that he realised there was a big market for replacement interiors that customers could order via phone or internet, and be shipped straight to their door.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible full-time employment
- Profit share in employee-owned business
- Learning a traditional trade of trimming
- Working with high-end classic cars
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TELFORD COLLEGE
Chris Field
chris.field@telfordcollege.ac.uk
01952 642326
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311517.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 1 August 2025
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