Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)
RR & B GARAGES LTD
STOKE PRIOR (B60 4BD)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 30 May 2025)
Posted on 17 March 2025
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Summary
RR&B Garages are recruiting for a Coachbuilding Heritage Engineering Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity, for a highly motivated individual, to join their talented team and assist with the repair & restoration of Rolls Royce and Bentley Motors cars, working on all models, from Edwardian, through to classic and current.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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£7.55/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- Thursday
8am- 4:45pm
Friday
8am- 3:15pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 5 June 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
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
- Paint Preparation, application and flat polishing
The successful applicant will work with Master Coachbuilders building unique iconic vehicles.
Where you’ll work
FORBES HOUSE
30 HARRIS BUSINESS PARK
HANBURY RD
STOKE PRIOR
B60 4BD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
Your training course
Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English and 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 and a proven interest in classic and heritage vehicles is required, 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. It would be advantageous if the applicant lives within a 10 mile radius of Bromsgrove.
About this company
RR&B, member of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialist Association, are one of the world’s leading independent Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Car Specialists. Founded in 1984 by Ian Pinder, who served his apprenticeship in the servicing and restoration of Rolls Royce and Bentley Motor Cars. From their high-quality, purpose-built building, RR&B off servicing and restoration to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. RR&B strive to maintain the excellence in standards and quality set out by Sir Henry Royce and W.O. Bentley, while embracing the technology involved in the current Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with RR&B Garages 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
Janice Pitchforth
jj@heritageskillsacademy.co.uk
07973 844025
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305703.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 30 May 2025)
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Company’s application instructions
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the Heritage Skills Academy (HSA) website. HSA will process and acknowledge your application within five working days. You will receive an email from the Recruitment Team to continue 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 RR&B Garages. If unsuccessful in your application, HSA will discuss alternative apprenticeship options with you.