You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need to get a trainee job.

Courses include:

• engineering
• design and technology
• manufacturing technology
• preparing for work in engineering and manufacturing

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

You could apply to do a Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, with a car manufacturer.

This takes around one year to complete and is a mix of on-the-job training with learning in the classroom.

There is a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, if you want to train in the service and repair of production line machinery.

You could also train in battery production for the electric vehicle industry by doing a Battery Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Car manufacturing companies run recruitment drives during busy periods. When this happens, you could apply directly for a job as a production worker.

Experience in manufacturing, vehicle fitting or maintenance would be useful though not essential.

Employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths.

If you're taken on, the company will put you through training, and may offer you the chance to apply for an apprenticeship.

You'll need:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to work well with your hands
• the ability to work well with others
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• the ability to analyse quality or performance
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

As a car manufacturing worker, you could:

• attend shift briefings to get instructions and updates
• fix engines and frames to vehicle chassis
• assemble parts using robotic welders and hand tools
• operate paint spraying equipment
• fit interiors, wiring, lights, dashboards and windscreens
• carry out quality control checks, using digital readouts and manual inspections
• report production problems to supervisors
• move finished vehicles to storage areas ready for shipping

You could work at a car manufacturing plant.