Classic Car Bodyshop Apprentice

• About the Role

Haynes Heritage Engineering is recognised as a centre of excellence for the restoration, preservation and maintenance of Veteran, Vintage and Classic automobiles, and are offering a rare apprenticeship opportunity within our bodyshop.

Working closely with our metal work and paint spraying technicians, you will be able to learn a full spectrum of body repair and restoration techniques, with a specialism in classic vehicles. Fabrication, welding, rust repair, modification, paint preparation, accident damage and paint spraying will all be covered during your time with us, alongside your college classroom learning.

We are ideally looking for someone who would like to eventually become a paint technician within our classic car workshop.

• About You

A genuine passion for the classic vehicle industry is a must, and you will be given the opportunity to share this through your work on a huge range of classic vehicles, dating from 1930 onwards.

A desire to work in this environment in your future career, as well as a professional, trustworthy and respectful attitude is essential and the successful applicant will need to show why they think this apprenticeship is the perfect fit for them.

An eagerness to learn and a can-do attitude will need to be displayed at all times. Manual dexterity and a natural aptitude for the work will be assessed by completion of a short competency test.

Working with some of the most iconic, rare and desirable cars ever made, this opportunity is a gateway to a future career in classic car restoration at Haynes Heritage Engineering so we look forward to hearing from you.

Location Haynes Heritage Engineering is based in Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7LH, just minutes off the A303, the main trunk road to the South West.

• Next Steps

The apprenticeship is in conjunction with Bridgwater and Taunton College and can be found here: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0352-v1-1

Please submit your application and any enquiries to Nick Lockey-May at [email protected] or through the college’s own apprenticeship process.

Applications and interviews are being shortlisted on a rolling basis, so get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.

We will have a staged interview process and will include a trial shift as well as meeting the wider Engineering & Museum teams.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.