Auto Technician Apprentice — Hands-On Diagnostics & Growth

Halfords; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday rising to 33 days

Pension

Colleague discount scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Halfords Autocentre is offering an apprentice position at one of our 600+ Autocentres. You will gain experience servicing, inspecting and repairing a wide range of vehicles, using diagnostic methods and equipment.

The programme combines practical on‑the‑job training with college study, covering workplace safety, engineering skills, vehicle inspection, maintenance and diagnostics. You will work a 5‑day week with day release for college and a total of 40 hours per week (44 hrs when aged over 18).

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (Or Equivalents).
• Interest in cars and solving problems is essential.
• Able to use hands and have a strong and fit attitude to work due to the manual work involved.

Responsibilities

• Learn to diagnose and repair vehicles using diagnostic methods and equipment.
• Work on a variety of makes and models, gaining hands-on experience.
• Attend day release at college as part of the training programme.
• Develop technical and diagnostic skills to service, inspect and repair vehicles.

Skills

Interest in cars

Problem solving

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer focused

Manual dexterity

Microsoft packages

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Halfords Autocentre is offering an apprentice position at one of our 600+ Autocentres. You will gain experience servicing, inspecting and repairing a wide range of vehicles, using diagnostic methods and equipment.

The programme combines practical on‑the‑job training with college study, covering workplace safety, engineering skills, vehicle inspection, maintenance and diagnostics. You will work a 5‑day week with day release for college and a total of 40 hours per week (44 hrs when aged over 18).