Apprentice Autocare Technician

Overview

A fantastic opportunity to join Halfords Group within one of the many Halfords Autocentres in the UK. Join an energetic skilled workforce of Vehicle Technicians. You will learn from the best and shine to become a future member of the Halfords Vehicle Technician team. You will receive great training, great support and a competitive salary.

Within our Autocentres no two days are ever the same. You can expect to encounter almost any make or model of car for a wide range of work, from servicing and inspections to more complex repair work, engine rebuilds and diagnostic work.

• Replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment
• day‑to‑day tasks are constantly changing, driven by ever more complex technologies and diagnostic techniques
• Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem‑solving techniques to establish faults
• Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs, including those that involve complex procedures or in‑depth knowledge
• Test the function of repaired and fitted components
• Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability
• Obtain diagnostic and repair information
• Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer

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 the workshop and the Autocentre function from a commercial perspective.

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve the Level 2 Apprenticeship and reach your full potential in this role.

Successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship will lead to progression to a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprenticeship.