Autocare Technicians/Mechanics

Halfords; Farnham Royal; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the UK is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for aspiring Autocare Technicians/Mechanics. You will be trained in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and customer service, gaining practical experience through hands-on work and dedicated mentorship. The apprenticeship leads to recognized qualifications and the potential for a permanent position. Apply now and jumpstart your career in the automotive industry!

Benefits

Full toolkit provided

Mentoring in the workplace

Training costs covered

Permanent role upon completion

Continued skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Some experience with vehicles is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must comply with health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify vehicle faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform routine servicing and complex diagnostics.
• Complete accurate paperwork for customers and records.
• Support customers with their vehicle needs.

Skills

Use of diagnostic equipment

Testing of parts and systems

Maintenance of electronic systems

Customer service principles

Communication skills

Education

No specific education requirements stated

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Full Halfords toolkit

Job description

Drive your career forward with this exciting apprenticeship opportunity. Our Autocare Technicians/Mechanics are involved in all aspects of maintenance and repair, from routine servicing to complex diagnostics and repairs to our customers' vehicles. Every day is different within the Service department. As an Autocare Technicians/Mechanics 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 a bumper-to-bumper overview, service, and inspection.
• Maintenance of electronic systems, including onboard entertainment systems.
• Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centre's 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 an Autocare Technician/Mechanic.
• Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards.
• Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity.
• Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage.
• Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
• Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
• Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres.
• Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems.
• Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles.
• Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance.
• Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair.
• Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes.
• Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle.
• Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation.
• Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing.
• Apply team working principles.
• Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.
• Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
• Complete and record learning and development activities.
• Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts.

Training schedule

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.
• Permanent role upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
• Continued development and training opportunities with Hybrid/Electric Vehicle and MOT training.

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.
• Permanent role upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
• Continued development and training opportunities with Hybrid/Electric Vehicle and MOT training.

What we offer

• £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
• Training course Autocare technician (level 2)
• Hours Monday - Friday. Between 0830 - 1730. Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts. Working week will be confirmed on application. 40 hours a week Start date Sunday 8 February 2026 Duration 2 years