Job Description

Apprentice Vintage Camera Repair Technician

Location:

Camberwell, South London (SE5 7SY)

Salary:

15,704 - 25,396.80 per year (based on age and experience)

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Start Date:

From 1st July 2025

Training Provided:

Level 2 Engineering Operative (via East Surrey College in Croydon or New City College in Rainham)

Positions Available:

2

About the Role

RetroCameraFix is offering a rare hands-on apprenticeship for anyone curious about how things work and passionate about vintage photography. As an Apprentice Vintage Camera Repair Technician, you'll learn to restore 35mm film cameras from the inside out -- from dismantling and cleaning to testing and reassembly.

This is an ideal role if you're practical, patient, and enjoy detailed work. No previous experience required -- just a good attitude, keen eye for detail, and a love of tinkering.

What You'll Be Doing

Dismantling vintage 35mm cameras and inspecting internal components Cleaning, repairing, and reassembling parts with precision Testing shutter speeds, focusing accuracy, and light meter performance Logging repairs, following checklists, and preparing cameras for dispatch Assisting with packaging, unboxing deliveries, and light customer service

What You'll Learn

Hands-on mechanical skills and repair techniques Use of specialist testing tools Meticulous documentation and quality assurance How to diagnose faults and produce high-quality working cameras

About You

? Attention to detail
? Logical and patient mindset
? Comfortable with small components and fine motor tasks
? Enthusiastic about photography or mechanical objects

Perks & Benefits

Discounted 35mm film Free tea and coffee Creative studio environment Future access to our in-house darkroom Mentorship and guidance from experienced technicians

After the Apprenticeship

Strong potential to progress into a full-time

Vintage Camera Repair Technician

role, with a significant salary increase. Further training (e.g., Level 3 Engineering or senior technician roles) also possible.

About Us

At RetroCameraFix, we're on a mission to make film photography simple and accessible to everyone. Our restored 35mm cameras are beautifully rebuilt, tested to a high standard, and packaged with easy-to-follow guides so customers can shoot with confidence from their very first roll.

See our website for more: www.retrocamerafix.com

How to Apply

Email me directly at rowland@retrocamerafix.com or click

"Apply Now"

and include a short cover message answering the following:

Where are you currently based

, and how would you travel to our workshop in Camberwell (SE5 7SY)?

What are you currently doing

(e.g., in education, working, job-seeking)?

Why are you interested in learning how to repair vintage 35mm film cameras?

We're looking for someone curious, hands-on, and excited by the idea of learning a unique and highly specialised skill. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 15,704.00-25,396.80 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Why are you interested in learning how to repair vintage 35mm film cameras? What are you currently doing (e.g., in education, working, job-seeking)? Where are you currently based, and how would you travel to our workshop in Camberwell (SE5 7SY)?
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/07/2025