Autocentre Apprentice - Penzance 444

Halfords; Penzance; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company is seeking an Autocentre Apprentice in Penzance. This role offers hands-on experience, working with various vehicles on repairs and diagnostics. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English and have a strong interest in automotive technology. The position comes with excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, life assurance, and a generous discount scheme.

Benefits

30 days holiday rising to 33

Life assurance

Generous colleague discount scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalents).
• Interest in cars and problem-solving.
• Strong, fit attitude for manual work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and diagnose vehicle faults.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Gain knowledge and skills to become a competent technician.

Skills

Team-oriented

Problem-solving

Knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above

Job description

Autocentre Apprentice - Penzance 444

Halfords Autocentre Apprentice roles offer a hands-on experience in a fast-paced service environment. Apprentices will encounter a wide range of makes and models and perform work that spans servicing, inspections, diagnostics and more complex repairs, engine rebuilds and diagnostics work. A successful apprentice is adaptable, flexible and enjoys solving new problems daily.

You will be customer focused with sharp attention to detail and will learn from college lecturers, colleagues and mentors to diagnose and repair vehicles to the highest standard. The work ranges from replacing simple parts to solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment. The day-to-day tasks are influenced by increasingly advanced technologies and diagnostic techniques. Apprentices must demonstrate expertise in the technical and diagnostic aspects of their role, show strong problem-solving skills, and have a solid grasp of both the theoretical and practical aspects of a vehicles systems. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, and understand how the workshop and Autocentre function from a commercial perspective.

Working week

• Autocentre Opening Hours - 0800 - 1800 (6/7 days per week)
• 5 day working week including 1 day at college (day release)
• Total hours per week: 40.00 for up to 18 and 44 hrs for over 18 years

For the right candidate, this position will offer

• 30 days holiday rising to 33 days
• Constant variety of vehicles to work on
• Variety of career development opportunities
• Life assurance
• Discount high street shopping scheme
• Great benefits including a generous colleague discount scheme and pension

An amazing opportunity with one of the Top 25 Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for.

What will I learn?

During the programme apprentices will gain the knowledge and skills required to become competent technicians in the workplace. Topics cover workplace safety, engineering skills, vehicle inspection and servicing, maintenance, repair and diagnosing faults around the engine, chassis and electrical systems.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

Qualifications required

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (Or Equivalents)

Desired skills

• A friendly, helpful, team-orientated person with a strong 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

Personal qualities

• Those who enjoy the practical application of knowledge and skills are likely to have an aptitude for the work
• Interested in how vehicles operate and in researching, analysing and solving problems; organized, methodical and pays attention to detail
• Able to work in a team and communicate well orally and in writing; cares about delivering excellent service to colleagues and customers
• Able to demonstrate general analytical and mechanical skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn