Summary
RR&B Garages are recruiting for a Coachbuilding Heritage Engineering Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity, for a highly motivated individual, to join their talented team and assist with the repair & restoration of Rolls Royce and Bentley Motors cars, working on all models, from Edwardian, through to classic and current.
Wage
£15,704 a year
£7.55/hour - 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- Thursday 8am- 4:45pm Friday 8am- 3:15pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 5 May
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 coachbuilding with the use of cutting-edge technology. Apprentices will be taught about:
* The history and development of materials and vehicle construction
* Hand skills, technical drawing and pattern development and welding
* Fabrication including bending, folding, shrinking and stretching
* Wheeling, making bucks, removal and replacement of components
* Paint Preparation, application and flat polishing
The successful applicant will work with Master Coachbuilders building unique iconic vehicles.
Where you’ll work
FORBES HOUSE
30 HARRIS BUSINESS PARK
HANBURY RD
STOKE PRIOR
B60 4BD
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)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The ‘Heritage Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship’ is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by ‘HSA’ from its Coachbuilding Academy based at ‘Brooklands Museum’ in Surrey. 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
* 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
Other requirements
Previous classic vehicle work experience is useful and a proven interest in classic and heritage vehicles is required, 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. It would be advantageous if the applicant lives within a 10 mile radius of Bromsgrove.