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Halfords Canterbury Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
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Our Autocare Technicians/Mechanics are involved in all aspects of maintenance and repair from routine servicing to complex diagnostics and repairs to our customers' vehicles.
The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Autocare Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.
Every day is different within the Service department. As an Autocare Technicians/Mechanics apprentice, some of your duties will include:
- Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults
- Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working
- Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined
- Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection
- Maintenance of electronic systems including on-board entertainment systems
- Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records
- Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid, and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as an Autocare Technician/Mechanic.
Desired skills & Experience:
- Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this apprenticeship programme
- We are looking for people who have some experience in the motor industry either with formal training at Level 1 or having worked at or within a similar organisation
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You should be passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Strong communication
- Customer service
- Interest in vehicle engineering
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long-term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.
A Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician
- Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
- Level 2 qualification for safe isolation of electric and hybrid vehicles
- Brand specific certifications
- Progression towards Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
What we offer:
- Block release training
- A full Halfords toolkit, uniform and work boots supplied
- A mentor in your garage to support you through the apprenticeship
- A 40-hour working week if you are under 18 or 44 hours per week if you are over 18
- Permanent role upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
- Continued development and training opportunities with Hybrid/Electric Vehicle and MOT training
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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An assessment centre will be held week commencing Monday 28th September at our training facility in Dunstable (address will be given upon invitation), with work trial dates to then be confirmed following the assessment day. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
At Halfords, we're all about the journey. With more than 600 stores with over 10,000 colleagues, we're the UK's leading retailer of automotive and cycling products. We are also the leading operator in MOT, tyres, car servicing and car repairs - pleasing more than 750,000 customers every year. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality motoring products to ensure you get the job done safely and efficiently.
The Halfords apprenticeship programme will equip you with all the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to start a successful career with us. We have over 700 garages across England, Scotland and Wales where our highly trained Technicians carry out MOT’s, car servicing and repairs for over one million customers a year. As a Halfords apprentice, you will master a range of technologies across all kinds of cars – that’s a lot of valuable, career enhancing knowledge.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey, and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network.
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