Apprentice - Taunton

Halfords; Somerset (AL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Staff discount scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Discount high street shopping

Job summary

Halfords Autocentre Apprenticeship offers hands-on training across servicing, inspections and diagnostics for a wide range of vehicles. You will learn from mentors and college lecturers to diagnose and repair to the highest standard, while building essential workshop skills.

The programme includes day-release college study, practical workshops and a focus on safety, teamwork and customer service, with strong benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Friendly, team-oriented attitude with a desire to build a career as an Auto Vehicle Technician.
• Interest in cars and solving problems.
• Able to use hands and have a fit attitude due to manual work.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance and the ability to diagnose faults.
• Enjoys fixing problems with cars and using diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, inspections and repairs across a range of vehicles.
• Learn diagnostic methods and use equipment to identify faults.
• Replace parts and support diagnostic and repair work under supervision.
• Work independently when needed and as part of a workshop team.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient workshop and high standard of customer service.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Diagnostic software

Microsoft Office

Job description

An apprentice in one of the 600+ Halfords Autocentres is unlike anything you will find in a traditional service business. Within our Autocentres no two days are ever the same. You can expect to encounter almost any make or model of car for almost every piece of work you can think of; from servicing, inspections to the more complex repair work, engine rebuilds and diagnostics work. A successful Halfords Autocentre Apprentice is adaptable, flexible and enjoys the challenge of resolving new problems every day. You will be customer focused with sharp attention to detail as well as the ability to listen to and learn from you college lecturers, colleagues and mentors to gain the skills to diagnose and repair vehicles to the highest standard. The nature of the work ranges from replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment. The day-to-day tasks faced by a vehicle technician are constantly changing, driven by the introduction of ever more complex technologies and diagnostic techniques. Today’s apprentice has to demonstrate expertise in the technical and diagnostic side of their role. You must have strong problem-solving skills and a good grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects of a vehicle’s systems. You must be able to work independently but also operate as an effective team member, and understand how their workshop and the Autocentre functions from a commercial perspective.

An amazing opportunity with one of the Top 25 Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for.

Working week

• Autocentre Opening Hours - 0800 -1800 (6/7 days per week)
• 5 day working week including 1 day at college (day release)
• Total hours per week: 40.00 for up to 18 and 44 hrs for over 18 years

For the right candidate, this position will offer

• 30 days holiday rising to 33 days
• Constant variety of vehicles to work on
• Variety of career development opportunities
• Life assurance
• Discount high street shopping scheme
• Great benefits including, a very generous colleague discount scheme, pension, to name a few of our amazing Company benefits.

What will I learn?

During the course of the programme apprentices will gain the knowledge and skills required to help them become competent technicians in the workplace. Topics covered begin with workplace safety, engineering skills and leading on to vehicle inspection and servicing, maintenance, repair and diagnosing faults around the engine, chassis and electrical systems.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

Qualifications required

• GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C or above (Or Equivalents)

Desired skills

• Very key to this role is a friendly, helpful, team-orientated 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

Personal qualities

• Those who enjoy the practical application of knowledge and skills are especially likely to have an aptitude for the work.
• Interested in the way vehicles operate and the potential to research, analyse and solve problems; organised, methodical and pays attention to detail;
• Able to work in a team and to communicate well both orally and in writing; cares about delivering excellent service - both internally and externally to colleagues and customers
• Able to demonstrate general analytical and mechanical skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• A successful Halfords Autocentre Apprentice is adaptable, flexible and enjoys the challenge of resolving new problems every day. You will be customer focused with sharp attention to detail as well as the ability to listen to and learn from you college lecturers and colleagues/mentors to gain the skills to diagnose and repair vehicles to the highest standard.