Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)
DPM AUTOBODY
Berwick, BN26 6SX
Closes in 15 days (Monday 10 March)
Posted on 17 February 2025
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join DPM Autobody and become a Coachbuilding Heritage Engineering Apprentice. DPM Autobody are seeking a highly motivated individual to join their vastly knowledgeable team and work alongside them to restore a wide variety of vehicles, including but not restricted to, Jaguar, Bentley, Lancia and Volvo.
- 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. Pay will be reviewed regularly.
- Training course
- Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 15 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
- 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 buck, removal and replacemement of components.
Where you’ll work
Unit 8 Cuckmere Business Park
Common Lane
Berwick
BN26 6SX
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
- Training will be delivered at our Brooklands facility. 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
- 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
Based in a brand new workshop within the beautiful East Sussex Countryside, DPM are a family business and provide the perfect facility for any dream car restoration. Every bespoke restoration is caried out with pride, and the highest skills to achieve the finest of finishes, and with a passion for classic cars, and a desire to work with all historic motor vehicles, the older the better is a by line.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with DPM Autobody 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 VAC1000292752.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Monday 10 March)
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Company’s application instructions
Please click the 'Apply Now' button on our website to complete your application. You will receive an invite and an email from the Recruitment Team to start 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 DPM Autobody. If unsuccessful in your application, Heritage Skills Academy will discuss alternative apprenticeship options with you.