The Apprentice Vehicle Converter role involves completing a Level 2 fitted interiors / vehicle conversion apprenticeship via Hopwood Hall College. You will learn the all-round conversion and build of vehicle chassis cabs into passenger transport vehicles, ensuring high quality workmanship across multiple areas of the build process.
Training course: Fitted interiors installer (level 2)
Hours
A four-day working week. Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 5.00pm.
38.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 September 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
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
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Your training course
Fitted interiors installer (level 2)
Your training plan
- 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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Willingness to learn
About this company
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.
https://mellorbus.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Company pension
- Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 22 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, pro rate for a 4 day working week
After this apprenticeship
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship you there is the chance to develop into a valued, long-standing member of ths business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Woodall Nicholson Limited - Mellor
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039434.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
