Autocare Technician Apprentice

Hull College of Further Education
East Riding of Yorkshire (HU1 3DG)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2026

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join Hull Colleges Partner Businesses as an Autocare Technician Apprentice. Working alongside experienced technicians in a busy, high-performing workshop, you'll develop the skills, knowledge and attitude needed to build a long-term career in the motor industry.

Wage

• £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
• Minimum wage rates

Training Course

• Autocare technician (level 2)

Hours

• 40 hours a week.

Start Date

• Sunday 15 November 2026

Duration

• 2 years 6 months

Positions Available

• 1

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

• Carrying out vehicle health checks and inspections
• Assisting with routine servicing and maintenance on cars and light vehicles
• Learning how to diagnose faults using modern diagnostic equipment
• Working on braking, steering and suspension systems
• Replacing and repairing vehicle components under supervision
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop environment
• Using a range of tools, equipment and manufacturer information
• Supporting the workshop team with vehicle preparation and customer service requirements
• Learning how to work efficiently whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Developing professional communication and teamwork skills

Where you'll work

• Queens Gardens Site Wilberforce Drive Hull East Riding of Yorkshire HU1 3DG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training Provider

• HULL COLLEGE

Training Course

• Autocare technician (level 2)

What you'll learn

• Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity.
• Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity.
• Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage.
• Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
• Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
• Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle.
• Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems.
• Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles.
• Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance.
• Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair.
• Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices.
• Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle.
• Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation.
• Apply organisational sales processes.
• Apply team working principles.
• Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance.
• Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Use information and digital technology systems.
• Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
• Complete and record learning and development activities.
• Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts.