Halfords Chelmsford Garage Services Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading learning organization in Chelmsford is seeking an Autocare Technician/Mechanic to ensure customer satisfaction through excellent vehicle services. Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicle faults, maintaining a clean work environment, and completing essential paperwork. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, preferably with experience or training in the automotive field. This role offers extensive technical training, career progression, and a chance to work with various vehicle types including traditional and electronic engines.

Qualifications

• Minimum entry requirements of GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Experience in the motor industry or formal training at Level 1 is preferred.
• Attention to detail and commitment to apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Testing parts and systems for correct working.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer Service

Interest in vehicle engineering

Education

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English and Maths

Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English and Maths

BTEC first diplomas and certificates, OCR Nationals, NVQs

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications required

Minimum entry requirements

• GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English and Maths.
• In Scotland, applicants must have Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English and Maths.
• Equivalent grades include:
  BTEC first diplomas and certificates
  OCR Nationals
  Key Skills Level 2
  NVQs
  Essential Skills (Wales)
  Functional Skills Level 2
  Core Skills (Scotland)
  A Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable

Personal qualities

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.

Things to consider

The latest information on the Apprentice National Minimum Wage can be found at https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills, and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

from the government changed on 11/02/25. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.

An assessment centre will be held at a local location, towards the end of January 2026 with work trial dates to then be confirmed following the assessment day. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.