Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)
PRISTINE PANEL WORK LIMITED
WORCESTER (WR5 1SZ)
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 26 March 2026
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, working on the build of a limited run of 33 hand-crafted aluminium sports cars, alongside high-end restoration and fabrication projects, in conjunction with a three-year apprenticeship implemented by Heritage Skills Academy.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 18 May 2026
- 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
Where you'll work
7 SWINESHERD LANE
WHITTINGTON
WORCESTER
WR5 1SZ
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
More training information
- 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 (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
- IT 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
About this employer
Based in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, Pristine Panel Work Ltd/Automotive Artisans deliver a high-end, bespoke specialist service in sheet metal fabrication and craftmanship, delivered to the highest and most professional standard. With over 14 years of experience, the team specialise in full body restoration of prestige, classic and vintage cars but can also support you in any metalwork project.
After this apprenticeship
- On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Pristine Panel Work Ltd/Automotive Artisans 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 VAC2000023598.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.