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Top Gear Yorkshire is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Gearbox Fitter / Gearbox builder to join our growing workshop team. This apprenticeship provides hands-on training in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, rebuilding, and refitting of manual gearboxes.
Requirements
- GCSE in Maths and English (grade Grade 4/C) or equivalent
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Interest in automotive
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Willingness to learn
- Good timekeeping
- Reliability
- Understanding of hand tools
- Practical and hands-on skills
Responsibilities
- Assist in the removal and refitting of manual gearboxes
- Support the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of transmission systems
- Clean, label, and organise gearbox components during disassembly
- Use specialist tools and diagnostic equipment under supervision
- Identify worn or damaged components with guidance from senior technicians
- Follow company health & safety procedures at all times
- Maintain a clean and organised workspace
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and attend college as required
- Accurately record job progress and parts usage
- Assist in the dismantling and rebuilding of manual gearboxes
- Clean, inspect, and prepare gearbox components for rebuild
- Identify worn or damaged parts under supervision
- Assemble gearbox units following technical specifications
- Use specialist measuring tools and workshop equipment
- Support senior technicians with diagnostics and fault-finding
- Maintain accurate job records and parts lists
- Follow strict quality control procedures
- Keep work areas clean, organised, and safe
- Attend college and complete all apprenticeship coursework
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Benefits
- Wage: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age (National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices)
- Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8am – 17:00pm. Friday: 8am – 16:00pm (40 hours a week)
- Duration: 3 years
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to:
- Qualified Gearbox Builder
- Specialist Rebuild Technician
- Workshop Team Leader (long-term progression)
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Application Process
- Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026
- After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
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About Top Gear Yorkshire
Established in 1977 Top Gear has built up a reputation as one of the leading gearbox specialists in the local area. Based out of the Cleckheaton workshop, we are proud to offer a bespoke, competitively priced service that sets us apart from more general garages. With more than 200 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of industry expertise to each job and are always happy to offer useful advice. We are confident in the quality of our work, so all our gearbox manufacturing work and gearbox repairs come with a one year workmanship guarantee.
Meet the Recruiter
- CALDERDALE COLLEGE
- Shannon Ingham
- Shannon.Ingham@calderdale.ac.uk
- Reference code: VAC2000039351
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