Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)
British Motor Heritage are offering an exciting opportunity to become a Coachbuilding Heritage Engineering Apprentice at their unique workshops. BMH manufacture parts for British classic cars using original tools wherever possible to the same standards as parts used on the original manufacturer’s production lines using identical equipment.
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 British Motor Heritage 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 - Thursday, 7.15am – 4.45pm
- 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
BRITISH MOTOR HERITAGE LTD
Established in 1975, British Motor Heritage is the largest organisation of its type in the world. With access to original drawings, patterns and product information, the company manufactures previously unobtainable body components for British Classic Cars, including MGB, Austin Healey Sprite, Triumph TR6 using original tools wherever possible. BMH body shells and panels are produced utilising traditional skills, matched by extensive use of modern materials and equipment.
- Company
- BRITISH MOTOR HERITAGE LTD
- Location
- COTSWOLD BUSINESS PARK, RANGE ROAD, WITNEY, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £12,646.40
- Posted
- Company
- BRITISH MOTOR HERITAGE LTD
- Location
- COTSWOLD BUSINESS PARK, RANGE ROAD, WITNEY, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £12,646.40
- Posted