Halfords Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Cambridge

Getting In Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice in Cambridge. This apprenticeship offers first-class training alongside experienced technicians, focusing on vehicle repair and maintenance. Candidates will gain qualifications in automotive services while developing essential skills for a successful career in the field.

Qualifications

• Candidates must achieve level 2 maths and English if not already qualified.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and patience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside qualified Technicians to investigate, repair and service vehicles.
• Carrying out diagnostics and warranty work.
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Level 2 maths and English functional skills

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Halfords Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Cambridge

Halfords Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Cambridge

, Apply From: 07/06/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Employer

Halfords LTD

Vacancy Description

Halfords are currently seeking a Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice to join their dealership. This is an exciting role with first-class training and outstanding long-term career prospects.

Duties will include:

• Working alongside qualified Technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles
• Producing estimates
• Carrying out diagnostics
• Warranty work
• Assisting with MOTs on vehicles
• Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Halfords Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Cambridge

Employer Description

Every year, almost a million people use a Halfords Autocentre. Why? Because we’re the nation’s leading MOT, car service, repairs and tyres specialists. We’ve helped generations of motorists keep their vehicles on the road, and we’re still doing it today.Today, our Autocentre staff receive the highest quality training that gives them the skills to work on all types of vehicle, including hybrid cars. Many of our technicians have achieved IMI accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to achieving the highest levels.

Vacancy Location

95-101 Newmarket Road CB5 8EN

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000324586

Key Dates

Apply From

07/06/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-06-19 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-07-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Candidates will work towards achieving the Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Standard at level 3. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/motor-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-light-vehicle-v1-3

The programme lasts for 24-months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme, the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 18 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Assessment includes: ongoing assessment of soft skills and behaviours, a behaviour assessment, Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, and Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2.

This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components: Logbook (final year review to assess the apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring the knowledge/understanding of the apprentice) and Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice).

Each apprentice will achieve the following:

• Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) (ST0033/AP03) Standard
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF

Learning Provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

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