Name: Joseph Wilkinson
Title: Apprentice Vehicle Technician
Batchelors Location: York
Hometown: York—born, raised, and proudly staying put

If enthusiasm, engine oil, and a steady drumbeat came together, you’d get Joseph Wilkinson. As one of our Apprentice Vehicle Technicians in York, Joseph is learning the ropes fast—bringing energy, curiosity, and a genuine passion for all things mechanical to the workshop floor.

A York local through and through, Joseph hasn’t strayed far from home—but when you’ve got a city like York and a workshop full of cars, who can blame him?

When it comes to food, Joseph covers both ends of the spectrum. Feeling fancy? It’s steak and chips. Feeling nostalgic? Turkey dinosaurs make a surprise appearance. A man of balance, clearly.

His dream car is a Subaru WRX STi—a proper driver’s machine with rally roots and serious attitude. Safe to say, once he gets behind the wheel of one of those, he won’t be taking the slow lane.

Outside of work, Joseph swaps spanners for drumsticks. Whether it’s a full-on session or just a quick rhythm, he’s got a musical side that keeps things lively—much to the workshop’s benefit (or concern, depending on volume levels).

Travel-wise, Joseph has his sights set on Pakistan, drawn by the culture, the people, and the chance to experience something completely different. Not your typical beach holiday—and all the better for it.

As a kid, Joseph dreamed of becoming a bus driver—so while he may not be picking up passengers on a daily route, he’s still very much in the world of wheels and engines… just with a bit more horsepower.

Music taste? Think smooth R&B vibes, with Chris Brown making the playlist—ideal for keeping the rhythm going, whether in the garage or behind the drum kit.

Keen, capable, and always ready to learn, Joseph is a rising star in the team. Give him time—and maybe that WRX—and he’ll be unstoppable.