Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)
This Coachbuilding Engineering Apprenticeship vacancy offers a unique opportunity to work with an established team of highly specialist restoration engineers. The successful applicant will assist with the repair, restoration, modification and preservation of a range of classic vehicles including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin and Jaguar.
Role
This apprenticeship combines old-school coachbuilding with the use of cutting-edge technology. Apprentices will be taught about:
- 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 bucks, removal and replacement of components
The successful applicant will work with Master Coachbuilders building unique iconic vehicles.
Training
- The ‘Heritage Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship’ is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by ‘HSA’ from its Coachbuilding Academy based at ‘Brooklands Museum’ in Surrey
- 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
- On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Tudor Black Coachworks 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
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
- Expected Duration
- 36 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 30th May 2024
- Start Date
- Friday, 14th June 2024
Desired 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
Qualifications
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade Grades 4 to 9 (A-C) (Essential)
About the Employer
TUDOR BLACK COACHWORKS LTD
Established in 2014 by John Smith, Tudor Black Coachworks has established an international reputation for delivering first class nut & bolt restorations of classic vehicles for clients in the UK and around the world. Its team of experienced technicians deliver all aspects of mechanical and coachbuilding repair, maintenance and restoration from its well-equipped workshop. The successful applicant will specialise in coachbuilding but gain a working knowledge of other aspects of the business.
- Company
- TUDOR BLACK COACHWORKS LTD
- Location
- UNIT 7, MASTERLORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LEISTON, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £13,312.00
- Posted
- Company
- TUDOR BLACK COACHWORKS LTD
- Location
- UNIT 7, MASTERLORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LEISTON, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £13,312.00
- Posted