Autocare Technician/Mechanic apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Block release training

Full Halfords toolkit, uniform andwork

Mentor in your garage

40 hour/44 hour work weeks

Job summary

Halfords in the United Kingdom is offering an Autocare Technician/Mechanic apprenticeship. You will learn through a mix of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our training centre, supported by a dedicated mentor in your garage.

On completion, you'll gain Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician, along with brand certifications and progression toward Level 3. Travel, accommodation and meals are fully covered during training.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship pathway into Autocare Technician/Mechanic.
• Willingness to travel to a training facility; costs covered.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test parts and systems to ensure correct operation.
• Follow checklists to inspect critical vehicle parts.
• Carry out bumper-to-bumper service and inspection.
• Maintain electronic systems including on-board entertainment.
• Complete legible paperwork for customers and centre records.
• Keep workspace clean and tidy.

Skills

Diagnostics

Testing parts & systems

Inspection

Electronics maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electronic systems maintenance

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.

Every day is different within the Service department. As a Autocare Technician/Mechanic apprentice, some of your duties will include:

• 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.

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.

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

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.