Apprentice - Stranraer 705

Halfords Group PLC; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday raising to 33 days

Life assurance

Discount high street shopping

Pension

Job summary

Halfords Group PLC in Stranraer is offering an Autocentre Apprentice role within a busy workshop environment. You will work on servicing, inspections and repairs on various makes and models, using diagnostic methods and equipment to diagnose faults and learn through hands-on training.

The programme includes 5-day weeks with 1 day at college (day release), aiming for 40 hours per week (44 hrs for those over 18). 30 days holiday rising to 33 plus generous benefits are included.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (Or Equivalents).
• Friendly, team-oriented with strong desire to build a career as an Auto Vehicle Technician.
• Able to use hands and have a strong fit attitude due to manual work involved.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, inspections and repairs across a range of vehicles.
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic methods and equipment.
• Work independently and as part of a team to diagnose and repair vehicles to high standards.
• Learn from college lecturers, colleagues and mentors during the apprenticeship.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer focused

Strong communication

Hands-on

Car maintenance knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C+)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job no: 567414

Work type: Full time

Site: Stranraer

Categories: Auto Technician, Autocentre Colleagues

Location: Dumfries and Galloway

Business Area: Autocentres

An apprentice in one of the 600+ Halfords Autocentres is unlike anything you will find in a traditional service business.

Within our Autocentres no two days are ever the same.

You can expect to encounter almost any make or model of car for almost every piece of work you can think of; from servicing, inspections to the more complex repair work, engine rebuilds and diagnostics work.

A successful Halfords Autocentre Apprentice is adaptable, flexible and enjoys the challenge of resolving new problems every day.

You will be customer focused with sharp attention to detail as well as the ability to listen to and learn from you college lecturers, colleagues and mentors to gain the skills to diagnose and repair vehicles to the highest standard.

The nature of the work ranges from replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment.

The day-to-day tasks faced by a vehicle technician are constantly changing, driven by the introduction of ever more complex technologies and diagnostic techniques.

Todays apprentice has to demonstrate expertise in the technical and diagnostic side of their role.

You must have strong problem-solving skills and a good grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects of a vehicle's systems.

You must be able to work independently but also operate as an effective team member, and understand how their workshop and the Autocentre functions from a commercial perspective.

Working week

• Autocentre Opening Hours - 0800 -1800 (6/7 days per week)
• 5 day working week including 1 day at college (day release)
• Total hours per week: 40.00 for up to 18 and 44 hrs for over 18 years

For the right candidate, this position will offer

• 30 days holiday rising to 33 days
• Constant variety of vehicles to work on
• Variety of career development opportunities
• Life assurance
• Discount high street shopping scheme
• Great benefits including, a very generous colleague discount scheme, pension, to name a few of our amazing Company benefits.

An amazing opportunity with one of the Top 25 Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for.

What will I learn?

During the course of the programme apprentices will gain the knowledge and skills required to help them become competent technicians in the workplace.

Topics covered begin with workplace safety, engineering skills and leading on to vehicle inspection and servicing, maintenance, repair and diagnosing faults around the engine, chassis and electrical systems.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

Qualifications required

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (Or Equivalents)

Desired skills

• Very key to this role is a friendly, helpful, team-orientated person with a strong desire to build a career as an Auto Vehicle Technician.
• Interest in cars and solving problems
• Able to use hands and have a strong and fit attitude to work due to the manual work involved
• Knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance
• Enjoys working and fixing problems with cars
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Personal qualities

• Those who enjoy the practical application of knowledge and skills are especially likely to have an aptitude for the work.
• Interested in the way vehicles operate and the potential to research, analyse and solve problems; organised, methodical and pays attention to detail;
• Able to work in a team and to communicate well both orally and in writing; cares about delivering excellent service - both internally and externally to colleagues and customers
• Able to demonstrate general analytical and mechanical skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• A successful Halfords Autocentre Apprentice is adaptable, flexible and enjoys the challenge of resolving new problems every day. You will be customer focused with sharp attention to detail as well as the ability to listen to and learn from you college lecturers and colleagues/mentors to gain the skills to diagnose and repair vehicles to the highest standard.