Apprentice Vehicle Convertor
Woodall Nicholson Limited - Mellor · Rochdale · posted 1 July 2026
Wage
£15,808 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Fitted interiors installer (level 2)
Starts
21 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
3
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out the assembly and conversion of vehicle chassis into passenger transport vehicles
- Install GRP panels, glass, flooring (lino), seats, and tracking systems
- Fit and route electrical looms, cables, lights, cameras, speakers, switches, and control panels
- Undertake general fitting and finishing tasks as required across the build process
- Support activities within the finishing department including vehicle cleaning/valeting, snag activities and sealing as required
- Work with all types of trim material, mild steel, s/steel, aluminum, fiberglass, composite, plywood, ABS, general plastics, vinyl and carpet
- Use a variety of consumable materials, polyester filler, sealants, panel wipe, glues, aerosol paints and primers
- Understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Work from technical drawings, build instructions, or supervisor guidance
- Ensure all work is completed to the required safety and quality standards
- Operate and maintain hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Work both independently and as part of a team to meet production schedules
- Rotate across stages of the build as directed by line managers to fulfil the apprenticeship and support business need
- Maintain a clean and organised work area and always follow health & safety procedures
Your training
- You will work towards a Level 2 Fitted Interiors Installer qualification
- Hopwood Hall College will be the apprenticeship training provider and you will be allocated a work-based tutor from the college who will support you through your apprenticeship
- Training will be based at both Hopwood Hall College and Mellor
Where it leads
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship you there is the chance to develop into a valued, long-standing member of ths business
About Woodall Nicholson Limited - Mellor
About Mellor
We build size and cost-appropriate buses that deliver excellence in passenger and operator experience. Our customers and their needs always come first.
Mellor has designed products that provide efficient, accessible, and sustainable flexible passenger transport for over 60 years.
Our ground-breaking size-appropriate buses, include both electric and traditional powertrains and are all built by our team of expert engineers in the UK.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailTeam workingInitiativePatienceWillingness to learn
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4/C or equivalent) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent) — desired
Where you'll work
- Miall Street, Rochdale, OL11 1HY
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