Halfords Autocentre Worthing - Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning Limited; Worthing; Vor Ort; GBP 11.000 - 17.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Halfords Autocentre Worthing is offering an Autocare Technician Apprenticeship. You will learn across a range of technologies, from traditional engines to hybrid systems, with hands-on shop floor work and formal training at our centre.

Training combines virtual classroom sessions and face-to-face weeks; successful applicants travel to a central training facility and all training costs are covered, including travel, accommodation and meals.

Qualifikationen

• Willingness to learn automotive diagnostics and maintenance.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow safety and workshop procedures.
• A positive customer-focused approach is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• 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 servicing and inspections.
• Maintain electronic systems, including on-board entertainment.
• Complete clear paperwork for customers and centre records.
• Keep a clean and tidy work environment.

Jobbeschreibung

Halfords Autocentre Worthing - Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

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.

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.

Qualifications received

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

Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician

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

Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network.