Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

Best Apprenticeships; St Albans; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the United Kingdom is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for Autocare Technicians/Mechanics. This role involves comprehensive training in vehicle maintenance and repair, from routine servicing to diagnostics. Ideal candidates will have skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and a keen interest in vehicle engineering. You'll work in a dynamic environment while learning on the job. Upon completion, you can expect excellent earning potential and progression within the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the motor industry or formal training in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Hardworking individual committed to completing the apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test parts and systems for proper functionality.
• Follow checklists to ensure all critical vehicle components are inspected.
• Perform comprehensive vehicle service and inspection.
• Maintain electronic systems of vehicles.
• Complete accurate paperwork for customer records.

Skills

Logic and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer service

Interest in vehicle engineering

Education

A Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

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.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

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 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.

Desired skills & Experience

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem‑solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this apprenticeship programme.

We are looking for people who have some experience in the motor industry either with formal training at Level 1 or having worked at or within a similar organisation. You should be passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Teamwork.
• Strong communication.
• Customer Service.
• Interest in vehicle engineering.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long‑term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

A Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable.