trailer & bodybuilder apprenticeships

Business background

Don-Bur: Leading Transport Innovation

Don-Bur designs innovative trailers and rigid bodywork that reduce fuel use, minimise downtime, and streamline operations – all with safety being paramount.

We're passionate about staying ahead. Our dedicated R&D team pushes boundaries, testing new ideas with customers. This commitment has resulted in industry-leading solutions like the award-winning Safe Ground Coupling and "EBS-Safe" systems. We're dedicated to improving safety, efficiency, and value for our customers.

Aerodynamics:

As a result of their ground-breaking work with the Teardrop trailer, Don-Bur have become world leaders in aerodynamic efficiency for commercial vehicle bodywork.

Double Deck Trailer Pioneers

Don-Bur were the original pioneers of Lifting Deck technology in the late 1980’s, and their products now dominate the major fleets.

Proven technology combined with time-evolved improvements have resulted in the most reliable and hard-working equipment in the marketplace. Proud to be a Market Leader in innovation since 1981.

Apprenticeship

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

What does the apprenticeship involve?

The successful candidate will be working alongside experienced Trailer & Body Builders assembling all types of Rigid Bodies and Trailers. The apprenticeship will involve:

• Learning how to use of hand and air tools
• Learn how to measure accurately
• Learn how to read and work from engineering drawings
• Learn how to become competent and capable of working to demanding deadlines

Once the probation period is over you will be placed on an NVQ training course to become a fully qualified Trailer & Body Builder Operative. We are invested in continuous career development throughout your employment and a keen interest in engineering is crucial for this role.On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will achieve a nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship qualification.

Qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship

As well as gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will gain academic and vocational qualifications such as the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will also achieve Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills), as well as a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge).

Desired Skills

• Interpersonal and team work skills
• Good communicator
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to problem-solve
• Effective organisation skills

Personal Qualities

• Hard-working and motivated
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and personal drive
• Willingness to learn

To succeed, you will need

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English, Maths and another subject.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starting and motivated attitude with a curiosity to learn.
• A curiosity and ability to be adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Ability to absorb information, analyse problems, make fact-based decisions, and propose innovative solutions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Keen eye for detail with excellent analytical and communication skills.

In return, we offer you

• A competitive salary, company pension, Life Assurance
• 30 days annual leave
• Continuous support and coaching.

Location: Don-Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd, Mossfield Road, Adderley Green, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 5BW

Salary: £7.77per hour

Working Week:

Monday – Friday 07:30 - 16:30 (if under the age of 18)

Monday - Friday 07:30 – 17:00 (if over the age of 18)

Planned Start Date: April 2025

Duration: 36 Months

Selection process

We encourage applicants to apply early due to the high level of interest. If you haven't heard back by the 18th April 2025, we regret to inform you that you were not selected this time.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY:

Train’d Up will work to remove any barriers which might deter people from applying to Train’d Up, either as staff or learner / customers. Train’d Up aims to provide an inclusive environment which values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and learner / customers are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Would you able to commute to and from on a daily basis?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)