Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

Halfords; North End; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Block release training

Halfords toolkit, uniform & boots

Garage mentor support

Extended weekly hours for over 18

Job summary

Halfords is offering an Autocare Technician apprenticeship across its network of garages in England, Scotland, and Wales. This programme combines virtual and face-to-face training at a dedicated centre, covering MOT-related skills, service procedures, and modern vehicle technologies.

You’ll gain apprenticeship and brand certifications while being mentored in a real workshop environment. The apprenticeship includes a 40-hour week under 18 or 44 hours under 18+ conditions, with travel and training

Qualifications

• Using diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Following checklists to ensure critical parts are examined.
• Carrying out bumper-to-bumper overview, service and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Follow checklists to ensure all critical parts are examined.
• Carry out bumper-to-bumper overview, service and inspection.
• Maintain electronic systems including on-board entertainment systems.
• Complete legible and accurate paperwork for customers and records.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Autocare Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Autocare Technician/Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Testing of 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.
• Maintenance of electronic systems including on- board entertainment systems.
• Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records
• Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment.

Training provided

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.

Successful applicants are required to travel to a centrally located training facility to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and the training centre.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following:

• Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician
• Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
• Level 2 qualification for safe isolation of electric and hybrid vehicles
• Brand specific certifications
• Progression towards Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

What we offer

• Block release training
• A full Halfords toolkit, uniform and work boots supplied
• A mentor in your garage to support you through the apprenticeship
• A 40 hour working week if you are under 18 or 44 hours per week if you are over 18

About Halfords

Programme name Autocare Technician Standard (Level 2)At Halfords, we're all about the journey. With more than 600 stores with over 10,000 colleagues, we're the UK's leading retailer of automotive and cycling products. We are also the leading operator in MOT, tyres, car servicing and car repairs - pleasing more than 750,000 customers every year. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality motoring products to ensure you get the job done safely and efficiently.

The Halfords apprenticeship programme will equip you with all the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to start a successful career with us. We have over 700 garages across England, Scotland and Wales where our highly trained Technicians carry out MOT's, car servicing and repairs for over one million customers a year. As a Halfords apprentice, you will master a range of technologies across all kinds of cars - that's a lot of valuable, career enhancing knowledge.