Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Classic Vehicle Coachbuilding)

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 buck, removal and replacemement of components.

Training:
Training will be delivered at our Brooklands facility. 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. 

Training Outcome:

On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with DPM Autobody 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.  

Employer Description:
Based in a brand new workshop within the beautiful East Sussex Countryside, DPM are a family business and provide the perfect facility for any dream car restoration. Every bespoke restoration is caried out with pride, and the highest skills to achieve the finest of finishes, and with a passion for classic cars, and a desire to work with all historic motor vehicles, the older the better is a by line.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4.00pm.

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