Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Mechanical – Classic Vehicle restoration)

Introduction

Exciting new opportunity for an apprentice to work with Aldon Automotive Limited a well-established company based in the West Midlands and working on classic cars from the 60’s through to the 90’s. You will be working with a team of experienced and enthusiastic engineers in our well-equipped workshop.

About the Employer

In 1969 Aldon Automotive Limited installed one of the first performance tuning rolling roads. For over 55 years we have been at the heart of the classic car and race car performance industry in the West Midlands.

Aldon Automotive Limited  provides rolling road performance tuning, restorations. performance upgrades, or routine servicing our expert team have the knowledge, experience and passion to bring out the optimum performance from your classic vehicle.

With over 40 years’ experience of supplying Weber carburettors, replacement jets for tuning and calibration, as well as replacement parts for Vintage, Classic, Kit cars and motorsports.  Aldon Automotive, based 10 miles west of Birmingham, is one of the longest established tuning companies in the UK, fully equipped with a 280 bhp 2-wheel drive rolling road for tuning and fault diagnosis of competition and fast road cars, as well as Classic and Historic cars.  Our workshops can undertake customer classic and sports car requirements including Servicing, Restoration and Engine builds.

What You'll Do

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

• Assisting with the fault diagnosis, servicing, restoration and engine rebuilds
• You will be taught about history and development of vehicles, components, materials, and turn around the most complex restoration projects in a timely manner while still retaining the Aldon Automotive hallmark of quality for being one of the longest established tuning companies in the UK
• Attending trade shows, exhibitions and race shows/race meetings

Training Outcome

On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Aldon Automotive Ltd after completion of the apprenticeship is not guaranteed but highly likely, subject to your 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. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT 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

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C

Course Information

Course: Heritage engineering technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am- 5pm

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED