Vintage Camera Repair Technician Apprenticeship
RETROCAMERAFIX LTD
London (SE5 7SY)
Closes in 15 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 June 2025
Contents
Summary
RetroCameraFix is offering a hands-on apprenticeship in vintage film camera repair. Based in Camberwell, you’ll learn to restore 35mm film cameras, gain engineering skills, and earn a Level 2 qualification. Perfect for someone practical, detail-focused, and passionate about photography or fixing things looking for a fascinating long-term vocation.
- Wage
-
£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
If successful, high likelihood of progressing from apprentice wage to a full-time camera repair technician role after 12 months with a large salary increase.
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
-
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (with a 30-minute lunch break)
• One day per week is allocated for off-the-job apprenticeship training
• No weekend or evening work required
40 hours a week
- Start date
-
Tuesday 1 July 2025
- Duration
-
1 year
- Positions available
-
2
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
- Carefully dismantle vintage 35mm film cameras and inspect internal components
- Clean camera parts, replace light seals, and reassemble with precision
- Test shutter speeds, light meters, and focusing accuracy using workshop tools
- Log repairs, follow checklists, and prepare cameras for packaging and dispatch
- Help with day-to-day tasks such as packaging cameras, unboxing cameras, responding to customer service enquiries etc.
Where you'll work
Wells Way
London
SE5 7SY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EAST SURREY COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
Requirements
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Patience
Other requirements
This role involves fine manual work with small components, so good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail are important. Some tasks may require long periods of seated work, where listening to audiobooks and podcasts once trained in repairs is possible.
About this company
RetroCameraFix Ltd is a specialist film photography business based in Camberwell, South London. We restore and sell beautifully refurbished 35mm film cameras, with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship, and helping beginners get great results from their first roll. We’re on a mission to make film photography simple and accessible to anyone. Our lovingly restored 35mm cameras are meticulously tested and come with clear, beginner-friendly guides — giving every customer the best possible chance of capturing beautiful memories with their very first roll of film.
http://www.retrocamerafix.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Discounted 35mm film, free tea and coffee, access to an in-house darkroom (coming soon), hands-on mentorship, and a creative studio environment.
After this apprenticeship
After completing the apprenticeship, you may progress into a full-time role as a Vintage Camera Repair Technician at RetroCameraFix. Future routes could include Level 3 advanced engineering training, specialist mechanical repair roles, or lead technician positions within the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RETROCAMERAFIX LTD
Rowland Graham
rowland@retrocamerafix.com
07775330612
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325758.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.