Apprentice Vehicle Conversion Technician

GOWRINGS MOBILITY GROUP LIMITED

Thatcham (RG19 4ZD)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 July 2025

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Summary

Exciting opportunity to join GowringsVersa as an Apprentice Vehicle Conversion Technician. Gain hands-on experience converting vehicles and achieve a Level 3 MOET qualification. Over a 36-month period, you will gain real industry experience and complete a nationally recognised qualification.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Year 1: £20,000, increasing to £21,000 post-probation

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Thursday: 7am- 4pm Friday: 7am- 1pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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

  • Follow all Health & Safety procedures
  • Remove vehicle internal and external components • Fit hydraulic lifts and conversion equipment
  • Trim and finish interiors using carpet/vinyl and adhesives
  • Modify/fix fuel tanks, exhausts, and brake systems
  • Refit trim panels, bumpers, lighting and more
  • Fit winches, sensors, belts, and electrical items
  • Carry out under-seal spraying
  • Maintain a tidy, safe working area
  • Use and maintain tools and equipment

Where you'll work

Gowrings Mobility
Daytona Drive
Thatcham
RG19 4ZD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Training in work place with both employer and performance coach from college

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Interest in vehicles/mechanics
  • Interest in electrics
  • Previous use of tools

About this employer

GowringsVersa Mobility is a long-established, leading UK manufacturer and converter of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs), known for quality and innovation in adapting vehicles to suit individual needs.

http://www.gowringsversamobility.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• All tools and PPE provided • Canteen facilities • Free on-site parking • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Pension scheme with 3% company contribution

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity to progress into a full-time Vehicle Conversion Technician role upon completion of the apprenticeship, with long-term development within the company

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Kelly Ferris

Kelly.Ferris@Activatelearning.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334782.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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