Apprentice Caravan & Motorhome Repair Technician
PCS Paintwork Specialists
Preston (PR5 5JY)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 October 2026
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and practical individual to join our team as an Apprentice Caravan & Motorhome Repair Technician. PCS Paintwork Specialists is a family-run business specialising in caravan and motorhome repairs, paintwork, bodywork restoration, damp repairs, plastic welding, refurbishment, and repair work.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 25 December 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- 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
As part of your apprenticeship, you will learn to:
- Carry out routine servicing and maintenance activities on caravans and motorhomes.
- Assist with bodywork repairs, panel replacement, and cosmetic repairs.
- Support paint preparation activities, including sanding, filling, masking, and refinishing.
- Carry out plastic welding and restoration work.
- Inspect vehicles for damage, wear, defects, and water ingress.
- Assist with damp repairs and refurbishment projects.
- Support the installation and repair of fixtures, fittings, and accessories.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment safely and effectively.
- Complete repair records and job documentation accurately.
- Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and health and safety.
- Work as part of a team to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to customer expectations.
Where you'll work
Croston Road
Lostock Hall
Preston
PR5 5JY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PRESTON COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
- Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
- Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
- Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
- Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
- Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
- Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
- Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
- Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
- Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
- Mount and set the required workholding devices
- Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
- Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
- Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
- Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Produce components which meet the specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
- Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Plan the technical support operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
- Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation
Training schedule
Employment will be based in Lostock Hall, Preston.
Working days will be from 9am to 5pm with one training day per week at Preston College.
More training information
Qualifications and skills required:
- Have a genuine interest in engineering, vehicle repair, or maintenance.
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work.
- Be willing to learn new skills and follow instructions.
- Demonstrate good attention to detail and pride in their work.
- Be reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
- Have a positive attitude and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Show a commitment to safe working practices.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 1 or above preferred).
- An interest in engineering, automotive, bodywork, fabrication, or maintenance activities.
- Previous practical experience through school projects, hobbies, or work experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 1 or above)
- Maths (grade 1 or above)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Punctual
Other requirements
This apprenticeship would suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in quality craftsmanship, and wants to build a career within a specialist vehicle repair and restoration business.
About this employer
PCS Paintwork Specialists is a family-run business based in Lostock Hall, Preston, specialising in caravan and motorhome repairs, paintwork, bodywork restoration, damp repairs, plastic welding, refurbishment, and insurance-approved repair work. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality repairs and restorations for private customers, dealerships, and insurance providers across Lancashire.
http://www.pcspaintwork.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent technician role and further develop specialist skills in caravan and motorhome repairs, bodywork restoration, paintwork, refurbishment, and advanced maintenance activities.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent technician role and further develop specialist skills in caravan and motorhome repairs, bodywork restoration, paintwork, refurbishment, and advanced maintenance activities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PRESTON COLLEGE
Kirstie Lawlor
klawlor@preston.ac.uk
07971512591
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061089.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)