Halfords Chelmsford Garage Services Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

Best Apprenticeships; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an Autocare Technician/Mechanic apprenticeship. The role involves hands-on training with a variety of vehicles, including traditional, hybrid, and electric engines. Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicle faults, inspecting systems, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will demonstrate logic, attention to detail, and teamwork. Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable, with excellent career progression opportunities post-apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in logic and problem solving.
• Attention to detail and commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
• Some experience in the motor industry or formal training at Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test parts and systems to ensure correct working.
• Follow checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
• Carry out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection.
• Maintain electronic systems including on-board entertainment systems.
• Complete accurate paperwork for customers and records.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

Skills

Logic and problem solving

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer Service

Interest in vehicle engineering

Education

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 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 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 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.

Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable.