Auto Technician Apprentice - Hands-On Diagnostics & Growth

Halfords; Basildon; On-site; GBP 9,700 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 30–33 days

Staff discount

Pension plan

Life assurance

Job summary

Halfords Autocentre Basildon is offering an Apprentice Vehicle Technician position in Essex. You'll work 40 hours per week, with one day at college, gaining hands-on experience across servicing, inspections, repairs and diagnostics on a wide range of makes and models.

You should have GCSEs in Maths and English and a keen interest in cars. The role develops practical skills, problem solving and teamwork, with generous holiday entitlement and staff discounts as part of our employee benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (Or Equivalents).
• Friendly, helpful, team-oriented personality with a 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge and skills to become competent technicians, covering workplace safety and engineering basics.
• Learn vehicle inspection and servicing, maintenance and diagnosing faults with diagnostic methods and equipment.
• Develop practical repair and diagnostic capabilities on engine, chassis and electrical systems.
• Work independently and as part of the Autocentre team to support workshop operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer focused

Car maintenance knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths & English C+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Halfords Autocentre Basildon is offering an Apprentice Vehicle Technician position in Essex. You'll work 40 hours per week, with one day at college, gaining hands-on experience across servicing, inspections, repairs and diagnostics on a wide range of makes and models.

You should have GCSEs in Maths and English and a keen interest in cars. The role develops practical skills, problem solving and teamwork, with generous holiday entitlement and staff discounts as part of our employee benefits.