Apprentice Vehicle Converter

Are you interested in vehicles, practical work and learning a skilled trade? We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Vehicle Converter to join our team and develop the hands-on skills needed to convert and customise vehicles to meet customer requirements.

Requirements

• A keen interest in vehicle design, structure, electrics, mechanics and customisation.
• A basic understanding of tools and machinery used in vehicle conversion.
• Good attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to new challenges.
• Commitment to completing an 18-month apprenticeship.
• GCSE in English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Responsibilities

• Support the conversion and customisation of vehicles, learning practical techniques including basic wiring, fitting and finishing.
• Work on both exterior and interior trim, including vehicle flooring, seats, tracking, doors, bumpers, carpets and windows.
• Learn how to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
• Use a range of consumable materials, including polyester filler, sealants, panel wipe, glues, aerosol paints and primers.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship while following all relevant safety requirements.
• Work as part of a team to help complete projects on time and to a high standard.
• Take part in training sessions and assessments to support your ongoing development.
• Carry out location, product, material and dimensional checks prior to installation.
• Inspect the fabric of the building for suitability of weight of installation.
• Interpret information from drawings, specifications and functional designs.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Use and store hand and power tools.
• Select and use personal protective equipment.
• Remove and dispose of pre-existing products.
• Assemble and install fitted furniture components in sequence.
• Install boxing, boarding and frameworks, adjusting to ensure best possible fit.
• Install and dry-fit ancillary products, for example, hinges, handles, appliances, media equipment or bathroom suite fixtures.
• Identify and report faults, snags and issues.
• Carry out rectification work following a root cause analysis, within limits of competence.
• Maintain a safe working area and return to a safe condition.
• Carry out a customer handover, including providing product guidance.
• Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
• Work collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Apply team working principles.
• Complete documentation.