Apprentice Vehicle Converter

Woodall Nicholson Limited - Coleman Milne

Lancashire (BL5 2EE)

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

Posted on 1 July 2026

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Summary

Are you interested in vehicles, practical work and learning a skilled trade? We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Vehicle Converter to join our team and develop the hands-on skills needed to convert and customise vehicles to meet customer requirements.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Fitted interiors installer (level 2)
Hours
Between 7am to 5pm. Days to be confirmed.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

About the Role:

  • You will support the conversion and customisation of vehicles, learning practical techniques including basic wiring, fitting and finishing.
  • You will work on both exterior and interior trim, including vehicle flooring, seats, tracking, doors, bumpers, carpets and windows.
  • You will learn how to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
  • You will use a range of consumable materials, including polyester filler, sealants, panel wipe, glues, aerosol paints and primers.
  • You will maintain high standards of workmanship while following all relevant safety requirements.
  • You will work as part of a team to help complete projects on time and to a high standard.
  • You will take part in training sessions and assessments to support your ongoing development.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A keen interest in vehicle design, structure, electrics, mechanics and customisation.
  • A basic understanding of tools and machinery used in vehicle conversion.
  • Good attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
  • The ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • A positive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to new challenges.
  • Commitment to completing an 18-month apprenticeship.

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)

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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 Coleman Milne.

Requirements

Desirable 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
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Our commitment to the funeral industry is not simply to build vehicles, but to provide market solutions that enable our customers to deliver excellent service.

We achieve this thanks to the technical capabilities of our dedicated team, in-depth market knowledge and a strong forward-thinking ethos. The use of cutting-edge design and manufacturing technology allows us to challenge conventions to produce vehicles that are as innovative, advanced and reliable as they are elegant.

Looking towards the future, we will continue to conceive striking visual designs, develop a fully electric drive train and will bring our German facility on stream, all contributing to the next generation of Europe’s premier ceremonial vehicles.

https://coleman-milne.co.uk/ (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).

Potential opportunity for a full-time position following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039453.

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