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Heritage Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Mechanical – Classic Vehicle restoration)
Location: BANBURY (OX17 1RY)
Closing Date: 15 days (Saturday 31 October 2026)
Posted On: 22 September 2026
Wage: £17,160 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training Course: Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm. 41 hours 15 minutes a week
Start Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions Available: 3
Summary
Tuthill are recruiting for a Mechanical Heritage Engineering Apprentice. This is a very exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled individuals with a global reputation for restoring, racing and rallying these iconic cars. Working in a newly built facility and surrounded by like-minded, passionate people.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
This apprenticeship combines old-school engineering with cutting-edge technology. You will assist with preservation, maintenance, restoration and service of classic Porsches. You will be taught about the history and development of vehicles, components and materials, servicing, tuning, transmissions and drivetrains, chassis, suspension, steering, braking and electrics. The apprenticeship also includes Technical Drawing, welding, business studies and advanced diagnostics.
Where you'll work
JUDGES WARDINGTON
BANBURY OX17 1RY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
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Training course
Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
Training schedule
Qualification: The ‘HET Level 3 Apprenticeship’ is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by ‘HSA’ from its Mechanical Academy based at ‘Bicester Heritage’ in Oxfordshire. Delivered over 36 months on a block release basis, 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English and Maths (grade 4)
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
Other requirements
Previous classic vehicle work experience is useful but not essential, GCSE Grades 4 to 9 (A-C) Maths and English are essential. We are also looking for applications from university graduates looking to apply their degree to ‘old school’ engineering challenges and develop a career in this exciting and dynamic industry. There is a high expectation that successful candidates will work hard, be conscientious and represent the company well on all occasions. Appearance, attitude, timekeeping, and personal presentation will all be considered throughout the interview process.
About this employer
Anything is possible with Tuthill’s passion, perfection and decades of unrivalled experience. Carrying out road, rally or race preparation, Tuthill can make it happen whether you are driving on ice, through the desert, or everyday driving. They have earnt a global reputation for preparing these iconic cars and always stay true to original vision. From concept and design to build and completion, they can turn dreams to reality, offering a phenomenal level of detail to everything they do. Tuthill has a history of training great talent and providing natural progression within the business.
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After this apprenticeship
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On completion of the Programme, you will be qualified as a Heritage Engineering Technician. Employment with Tuthill 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.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HERITAGE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
Kyra Hill
kh@heritageskillsacademy.co.uk
Reference Code: VAC2000053398
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