Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)

Driving Spirit is a small garage business established in 2016 to specialise in ‘Visionary Vehicles’ - essentially, vehicles whose design and engineering ethos is particularly free-thinking. Including all aspects of restoration such as rebuilding of engines and gearboxes, different methods of welding, fabrication, preparation and paintwork and a certain amount of re upholstery to Citroen 2CVs, derivatives and other classic cars.

Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm. Additional Saturday morning work is also sometimes required/available subject to workload and arrangement. 40 hours a week3 yearsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Requirements

Essential 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
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

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.

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Driving Spirit 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.