Heritage Engineering Apprenticeship (Mechanical – Veteran, Edwardian and Vintage Classic Vehicles)
KENWORTHY & CO VINTAGE MOTOR WORKS LTD
Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford, (CM22 7BU)
Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025
Posted on 16 June 2025
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Summary
Kenworthy & Co Vintage Motor Works is offering a Mechanical Apprenticeship specialising in Veteran, Edwardian and Vintage classic motor cars. Based close to Stanstead Airport, this specialist team has established a world class reputation for excellence. This apprenticeship is designed to preserve the knowledge and skills for future generations.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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£7.55/hour - Applicant’s age, experience and qualifications vary; therefore, the starting salary may vary based on these factors.
- Training course
- Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
8am- 5:30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 August 2025
- 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 engineering with cutting-edge technology.
- You will assist with preservation, maintenance, restoration and service of classic vehicles
- You will be taught about the history and development of vehicles, components and materials, servicing, tuning, transmissions and drivetrains, chassis, suspension, steering, braking and electrics
- The apprenticeship also includes Technical Drawing, welding, business studies and advanced diagnostics
Where you'll work
Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford,
CM22 7BU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
Your training course
Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
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Your training plan
Qualification:
- The ‘HET Level 3 Apprenticeship’ is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by ‘HSA’ from its Mechanical Academy based at ‘Bicester Heritage’ in Oxfordshire
- 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 and Maths (grade 4)Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Previous classic vehicle work experience is useful but not essential, GCSE Grades 4 to 9 (A-C) Maths and English are essential. We are also looking for applications from university graduates looking to apply their degree to ‘old school’ engineering challenges and develop a career in this exciting and dynamic industry. There is a high expectation that successful candidates will work hard, be conscientious and represent the company well on all occasions. Appearance, attitude, timekeeping, and personal presentation will all be considered throughout the interview process.
About this company
Kenworthy & Co Vintage Motor Works was founded by Lee Kenworthy with a vision to fulfil a lifelong ambition working on Vintage motor cars from an era he should have been born into. It has established an international reputation for the quality of work on classic marques including Rolls-Royce & Bentley. It has won numerous awards at national and international rallies and competitions and offers a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic engineer to join world-renowned team of specialist Engineers.
After this apprenticeship
- On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician
- Employment with Kenworthy and Co 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
07973 844025
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312360.
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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025
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