Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)
B&C COACHWORKS LIMITED
HASLEMERE (GU27 2QH)
Closes in 31 days (Saturday 30 August 2025)
Posted on 29 July 2025
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Summary
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a leading heritage coach builders, in an exciting and vibrant workshop, alongside a three-year apprenticeship implemented by Heritage Skills Academy at Brooklands. Dealing with a variety of marques, particularly British and Swedish classic motor cars from Jaguar, Austin Healey to Land Rover.
- 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 – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 30 November 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
In addition to the above, B & C Coachmakers Ltd will involve the apprentice in paint preparation and paint techniques.
Where you'll work
UNIT 7
KINGS ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HASLEMERE
GU27 2QH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course
Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
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
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C)
- Maths (grade C)
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Practical skills
- Good time keeping
Other requirements
Personal Qualities Successful candidates must: • Have good organisational skills • Show willingness and desire to learn • Be able to work well independently and as part of a team • Share a true passion for motor vehicles
About this employer
Based in Haslemere, Surrey, B & C Coachworks Ltd have specialised in the repair and restoration of all types of vehicles from domestic and commercial to prestige for over 40 years. B & C Coachworks have a particular passion for British and Swedish classic motor cars, such as Jaguar, Austin Healey, Austin Morris, MG, Riley, Ford, Triumph and of course Land Rover. The successful applicant must have a strong work ethic, a collaborative approach and an eagerness to learn from the decades of experience available within the existing team of master technicians.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with B & C Coachworks Ltd 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
07973844025
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334294.
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Closes in 31 days (Saturday 30 August 2025)
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