Apprentice Autocare Technician

About the role

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 hopefully shine to be the future employees of Halfords.

Responsibilities

• Replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment
• 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 which 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

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and a good grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects of a vehicle’s systems
• Adaptable, flexible and enjoys the challenge of resolving new problems every day
• Customer focused with sharp attention to detail
• Ability to listen to and learn from college lecturers, colleagues and mentors
• Disciplined attitude is required
• To have a keen & genuine interest in the Automotive Trade
• Enthusiastic and use initiative at all times
• Previous garage workshop experience or a recognised qualification in Vehicle Repair (such as an IMI or City and Guilds diploma)
• Good Team working skills
• Good Communication skills
• Good working ethic

Qualifications

• Ideally grades 4/C and above in GCSE Maths and English

Skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Theoretical and practical aspects of a vehicle’s systems
• Diagnostic procedures and techniques
• Repair procedures
• Electrical wiring diagrams
• Communication skills
• Team working skills
• Working ethic

Benefits

• Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company

Pay

Weekly salary: £340.00

Schedule

Hours per week: 40

Contact Information

Employer: Halfords Autocentres Ltd
Location: Trafford, WA15 8ES

Additional Information

Assessment Day at the Greater Manchester Skillcentre in Trafford Park
Unpaid 5 day placement within the Autocentre applied for
Successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship leads to progression to a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprenticeship

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