Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Mechanical – Classic Vehicle restoration)

THE V O C SPARES CO LTD

DESBOROUGH (NN14 2RL)

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Posted on 2 February 2026

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Summary

This Mechanical Heritage Engineering Apprenticeship vacancy offers a unique opportunity to work on Vincent Motorcycles, Britains most iconic Motorcycle. The Vincent Owners Club Spares Co remanufacture all parts, restore, repair and race prepare these motorcycles. At VOC you will gain hands on experience from experienced professionals.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Applicant’s age, experience and qualifications vary; therefore, the starting salary may vary based on these factors.  Pay will be reviewed regularly.

Training course
Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Weekend work will be required to align with the race calendar, time off in lieu will be provided

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 30 May 2026

Duration

3 years

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

This apprenticeship combines old-school engineering with cutting-edge technology.

  • You will assist with maintenance, restoration & race preparation of classic motorcycles built between 1928 and 1955
  • You will be taught about the history and development of components and materials, servicing, tuning, transmissions and drivetrains, suspension, steering, braking and electrics 
  • Also included, machining, Technical Drawing, welding & business studies and advanced diagnostics

Where you'll work

UNIT F
REAR OF 29
STATION ROAD
DESBOROUGH
NN14 2RL

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

The ‘Heritage Engineering 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 (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
  • 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
  • Reliable

About this employer

The VOC Spares Co Ltd is a dynamic and friendly team specialising in the restoration, preservation and sale of Vincent Motorcycles for the road and competitive events. Alongside our maintenance, servicing and restoration work, we manufacture and sell over 2,000 Vincent spare parts and hold 100,000 items in stock. We are keen to train the next generation of Vincent engineers to ensure these magnificent bikes remain on our roads and racetracks.

https://vincentspares.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with The VOC Spares Co Ltd 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. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012175.

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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.