Level 2 - Apprentice Vehicle Converter (Engineering)
LEWIS REED (WAV) LIMITED
WIRRAL (CH62 3QR)
Closes in 7 days (Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 August 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Apprentice Vehicle Converter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an interest in motor vehicles, and a desire to learn.
You will learn the initial stripping of a vehicle interior, assembly, and installation of bespoke items including installing lifts/ramps/roofs/seats
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary:
Year 1 £19,500 (subject to satisfactory progress)
Year 2 £21,450 (subject to satisfactory progress)
Year 3 £23,400 (subject to satisfactory progress) - Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (with a 30 minute unpaid break each day).
Periodic overtime may be required to suit the needs of the business.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 5 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
We are seeking a dedicated Apprentice Vehicle Converter to join our team at the Bromborough site. The ideal candidate will have an interest in motor vehicles, and a desire to learn. They must possess some basic mixed skills and a keen eye for detail. The role involves learning all aspects of the vehicle conversion process, working both individually, and as part of a team.
You will learn the initial stripping of a vehicle interior, assembly, and installation of bespoke items including installing lifts/ramps/roofs/seats etc.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate some skills and relevant experience combined with an ability to work efficiently, to a high standard, and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
- Working with wood, metal, and composites
- Carpet and vinyl fitting
- Trimming
- Fitment of passenger lifts, ramps, roofs, seats and other components
- Basic electrical work
- Using various hand and power tools
Where you'll work
PLANTATION COURT
PLANTATION ROAD
BROMBOROUGH
WIRRAL
CH62 3QR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
- Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
- Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
- Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
- Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
- Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
- Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
- Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
- Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
- Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
- Mount and set the required workholding devices
- Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
- Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
- Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
- Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Produce components which meet the specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
- Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Plan the technical support operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
- Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation
Training schedule
Training will be delivered by Train'd Up through a combination of workplace learning and off-the-job training. The apprentice will receive regular support from a dedicated assessor, complete online learning, attend progress reviews and build practical skills while working alongside experienced engineers at the work site. Off-the-job training will make up at least 20% of the apprentice's working hours in line with apprenticeship requirements.
More training information
Training will be provided by Train'd Up, with regular one-to-one reviews from a dedicated Skills Coach. Learning will be delivered through a blend of workplace support, online learning and scheduled progress reviews, ensuring the apprentice receives ongoing guidance throughout the programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Lewis Reed is one of the leading name in wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) conversion, with over 25 years of expertise. We pride ourselves on developing and crafting the finest wheelchair accessible vehicles on the market. Based in Bromborough, Wirral, we are a forward-looking, growing company, offering a friendly, modern, and clean work environment.
Company benefits
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- 20 Days Holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays (28 days total)
Please note: Train’d Up reserve the right to alter the closing date of the advert without notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once qualified you will have the opportunity to join the vehicle engineering refit and trimming team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Train'd Up recruitment team
recruitment@traindup.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046469.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:59pm)