Vehicle Technician Apprentice: Hands-On Diagnostics

Halfords; Basildon; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday rising to 33 days

Life assurance

Pension

Colleague discount

Job summary

Halfords Autocentre is offering an apprenticeship where you will learn to diagnose and repair vehicles, from basic servicing to complex faults, in a busy Autocentre setting. You will split time between hands-on work and college studies, with structured mentoring and real diagnostic experiences.

The programme emphasises safety, practical engineering skills, and understanding vehicle systems, while developing problem-solving and customer-service abilities within a team-focused workshop.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalents).
• Friendly, helpful, team-oriented person with a strong desire to build a career as an Auto Vehicle Technician.
• Interest in cars and solving problems.
• Able to use hands and have a strong and fit attitude to work due to the manual work involved.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance.
• Enjoys working and fixing problems with cars.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Skills

Interest in cars and solving problems

Knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance

Able to use hands and have a strong &/

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Friendly, helpful, team-oriented

Enjoys working and fixing problems

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above

Job description

Halfords Autocentre is offering an apprenticeship where you will learn to diagnose and repair vehicles, from basic servicing to complex faults, in a busy Autocentre setting. You will split time between hands-on work and college studies, with structured mentoring and real diagnostic experiences.

The programme emphasises safety, practical engineering skills, and understanding vehicle systems, while developing problem-solving and customer-service abilities within a team-focused workshop.