Apprentice Vehicle Convertor - Auto Electrician Specialism

Woodall Nicholson Limited - VCS Police & Special Projects

Lancashire (BL5 2EE)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 July 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for Apprentice Vehicle Convertors with an Auto Electrical focus to join our team at VCS Police and Special Projcects in Westhoughton, Bolton. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in specialist vehicle conversion while working towards an accredited apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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· £8 per hour, increasing after successful completion of a six-month probation period.

Training course
Fitted interiors installer (level 2)
Hours
A four day working week: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

The Role:

We recognise that traditional further education routes are not right for everyone. An apprenticeship with VCS gives you the opportunity to build practical skills, gain workplace experience and work towards an accredited Apprenticeship in Fitted Interiors/Vehicle Conversion with Auto Electrical modules.

Who you’ll be working with:

You’ll support the build and delivery of specialist vehicles to the high standards our customers expect. As vehicle manufacturing technology continues to evolve, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-moving environment that is helping to shape the future of vehicle conversion. You’ll work closely with qualified Auto Electricians and Production Operatives, developing trusted working relationships with colleagues who will support your learning and help you succeed.

What you’ll be doing:

As an apprentice, you’ll learn how to:

  • Carry out auto electrical tasks on modern specialist vehicles, supporting jobs from start to finish
  • Install wiring looms and connect electrical components safely and accurately
  • Rotate around all areas of the business to learn our processes from start to finish
  • Follow build instructions to measure, cut, install and fit a range of modifications to van conversions such as fitting flooring, seats, tracking and vents
  • Use tools and equipment to a good standard
  • Work in line with company standards and health and safety requirements
  • Support fault-finding and diagnostic work where required

Where you'll work

Colmil Works Hart Common
Wigan Road Westhoughton
Bolton
Lancashire
BL5 2EE

Training

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

Training provider

HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE

Training course

Fitted interiors installer (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Carry out location, product, material and dimensional checks prior to installation.
  • Inspect the fabric of the building for suitability of weight of installation.
  • Interpret information from drawings, specifications and functional designs.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Use and store hand and power tools.
  • Select and use personal protective equipment.
  • Remove and dispose of pre-existing products.
  • Assemble and install fitted furniture components in sequence.
  • Install boxing, boarding and frameworks, adjusting to ensure best possible fit.
  • Install and dry-fit ancillary products, for example, hinges, handles, appliances, media equipment or bathroom suite fixtures.
  • Identify and report faults, snags and issues.
  • Carry out rectification work following a root cause analysis, within limits of competence.
  • Maintain a safe working area and return to a safe condition.
  • Carry out a customer handover, including providing product guidance.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
  • Works collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Applies team working principles.
  • Complete documentation.
  • Carry out location, product, material and dimensional checks prior to installation.
  • Inspect the fabric of the building for suitability of weight of installation.
  • Interpret information from drawings, specifications and functional designs.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Use and store hand and power tools.
  • Select and use personal protective equipment.
  • Remove and dispose of pre-existing products.
  • Assemble and install fitted furniture components in sequence.
  • Install boxing, boarding and frameworks, adjusting to ensure best possible fit.
  • Install and dry-fit ancillary products, for example, hinges, handles, appliances, media equipment or bathroom suite fixtures.
  • Identify and report faults, snags and issues.
  • Carry out rectification work following a root cause analysis, within limits of competence.
  • Maintain a safe working area and return to a safe condition.
  • Carry out a customer handover, including providing product guidance.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
  • Works collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Applies team working principles.
  • Complete documentation.

Training schedule

  • You will work towards a Level 2 Fitted Interiors Installer qualification
  • Hopwood Hall College will be the apprenticeship training provider and you will be allocated a work-based tutor from the college who will support you through your apprenticeship
  • Training will be based at both Hopwood Hall College and VCS

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Punctual
  • Friendly and positive attitude
  • Ambition to develop skills

About this employer

Since 1998, VCS has supplied high-quality blue light vehicles to the UK emergency services sector.

Our combination of engineering excellence and design innovation has enabled us to develop a range of robust, feature-rich cars and vans built for demanding operational environments.

https://vcs-police.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Company pension
  • Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 22 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, pro rate for a 4 day working week

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • On successful completion of the apprenticeship you there is the chance to develop into a valued, long-standing member of ths business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039356.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)