Introduction
Drive your career forward with this exciting apprenticeship opportunity. Our Autocare Technicians/Mechanics are involved in all aspects of maintenance and repair from routine servicing to complex diagnostics and repairs of our customers’ vehicles.
About the Employer
At Halfords, we’re all about the journey. With more than 600 stores and over 10,000 colleagues, we are the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products. We also lead in MOT, tyres, car servicing and car repairs – serving more than 750,000 customers each year. Our apprenticeship programme equips you with the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for a successful career, across over 700 garages where technicians carry out MOTs, servicing, and repairs for over a million customers annually.
What You’ll Do
The Service department is vital to our business. As an Autocare Technician/Mechanic apprentice, your duties will include:
- Using diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults
- Testing parts and systems to ensure correct working
- Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined
- Carrying out bumper‑to‑bumper overview, service, and inspection
- Maintaining electronic systems including on‑board entertainment systems
- Completing legible and accurate paperwork for customers and centre records
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products, from traditional, hybrid and electronic engines – from heritage vehicles to leading‑edge technology – gaining valuable, career‑enhancing training.
Desired Skills & Experience
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Logic and problem‑solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to completing the apprenticeship programme
- Some experience in the motor industry or formal training at Level1
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Strong communication
- Customer service
- Interest in vehicle engineering
Training Outcome
Upon completion you will continue your learning journey and have the opportunity to drive your career forward. Some apprentices advance to team leaders and managers within the retail network.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE English, 4 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths, 4 or equivalent
Course Information
Course: Autocare Technician (Level2)Level: 2Route: Engineering and manufacturingApprenticeship Level: IntermediateTraining Provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
Working Arrangements
Working week: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30. Possible Saturday shifts. Working week confirmed on application. Expected duration: 2 years.
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