Apprentice Autocare Technician (36163)

The successful applicant will be expected to learn about the following:

Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle Obtain diagnostic and repair information Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability Use a range of diagnostic equipment  Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions 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 Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to attend an Assessment Day at the Greater Manchester Skillcentre in Trafford Park if successful at 1st stage of interview.

Holiday entitlement with this role is set at 28 days, including bank holidays. It may be required for you to work some bank holidays, but these days will be given back.

How you will be supported:

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team.

You will then have the opportunity to find out:

More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for Any training you need to complete What the next steps will be

How you could get there:

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take

Training Outcome:
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We’re the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products, and one of the UK’s leading operators in car servicing and repairs. We’re all about the journey, whether that’s helping our customers to get the most out of theirs, or putting people like you in the driving seat when it comes to work and career. And because people like you are at the heart of our success, we’ve created a culture of engagement where the customer is at the heart of everything we do, where people work together to be better every day, where energy and enthusiasm drives career development, and where you’ll be inspired to embrace challenge as opportunity. If you share our ambitions for growth and want to take control of the pace of your own development, you’ll find that Halfords is a place where you can go further, faster. We’re already recognised as a great place to work and we’re doing everything we can to be even better for people who share our confidence, inclusive approach, integrity and ambition. More than 10,000 people work in our shops, Autocentres and Mobile Expert hubs at over 750 locations and 90% of the UK is never more than 20 minutes away from a Halfords shop or Autocentre.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am- 5pm Occasional Saturdays

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Interest in automotive trade,Enthusiastic,Good work ethic,Punctual,Reliable,Honest,A disciplined attitude