Lamborghini’s search for potential apprentices
Mon, 01 June 2026
Students at Tameside College recently had the exciting opportunity to meet representatives from Lamborghini Manchester, part of H. R. Owen, during a special visit to the college’s automotive department and interviewed potential apprentices.
They were introduced to four Lamborghini employees:
- Daniel (senior technician)
Catherine, the HR director, explained that the company’s operation is based in Stockport and that Tameside college was chosen because of its well-known local reputation for developing talented automotive students.
She described the business as very family-oriented, with many employees working closely together and supporting one another through teamwork and communication.
Successful apprentices work alongside experienced technicians, gradually developing their technical skills while continuing to complete some of their studies at college.
As a woman working in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Catherine shared that she has never found the environment intimidating and said “If you truly enjoy the career you want to do, then gender should never be a problem.”
Warren, the general manager, helps identify potential apprentices, promotes youth development, and oversees the daily operations of the business.
Some of his responsibilities include managing the site and its divisions, monitoring business performance and ensuring health and safety standards are followed.
Warren emphasized that, “the company values students who are confident, punctual, responsible, and hard-working”. He also said that: “the apprenticeship program lasts three years and requires learners to achieve a Level 3 qualification. As apprentices progress and complete higher qualifications, they spend less time at college and more time working in the dealership”.
One of the most exciting opportunities available is participation in national apprenticeship program, which includes training activities in Italy, which is the home of Lamborghini.
Daniel, the senior technician, has responsibilities that include diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults, controlling workshop activities and helping to recruit and mentor other technicians.
He explained, “successful apprentices should have a genuine interest in the job, be passionate about automotive technology and be strong problem-solvers”.
Some of the challenges he faces include repairing vehicles with missing parts and overcoming language barriers that can slow communication.
Due to his hard work and dedication, Daniel was selected as one of only six technicians worldwide to become a Lamborghini Ambassador and achieved a master's in technology.
OUR APPRENTICES
Emily Jackline is an automotive student doing a Level 2 in technician training.
She enjoys the practical and hands-on work she does in her course and despite being a woman in a male-dominated course and likes her classmates as they are supportive and friendly and gender is not a problem.
Throughout her life, she’s always loved cars and is very passionate about them, even making a practice one with her dad as her dedication and fondness for cars has only taken in her further in her career choice.
She said, “I wasn’t doing very well in school and struggled a lot, and the only thing that motivated me was building and repairing cars with my dad on the weekend.”
She hopes to qualify for the apprenticeship with Lamborghini to develop her skills and to continue studying her dream.
Ollie Parker, our second apprentice, also does level 2 as in technician.
He explained that being able to qualify for this apprenticeship would allow him to experience what a realistic workday is like and wants to develop his skills in communication, teamwork and earn money, which was his main goal.
He is resilient and hardworking, saying, “If I don't get this apprenticeship, I will work harder in college and pass to level 3."
If this has interested you in apprenticeship and you want to know more about them, you can find out more at the Tameside college website – www.tameside.ac.uk
We’re Noor Aftab and Queen Munyurwe, and we came from Fairfield High School for work experience in the marketing department. We are in Year 10 and we’re the ones who made this article to inform you about the exciting experience that the automotive department had, and so did we. It was not only informative but also allowed us to understand the importance of apprenticeships and how many options are available in apprenticeships. We enjoyed this experience as there were so many interesting things we learned, and the tour of the automotive facility was very exciting. The variety of equipment really intrigued us, and seeing the Lamborghini Huracán was amazing to see in person. Overall, this was a great insight into how apprenticeships work, the processes, and the qualities needed for them. We wish good luck to Emily and Ollie and hope that they pass their interview and get the opportunity to do an apprenticeship for Lamborghini.