Motor Vehicle apprentice
You will be customer-focused with sharp attention to detail as well as the ability to listen to and learn from your college lecturers, colleagues and mentors to gain the skills to diagnose and repair vehicles to the highest standard.
The nature of the work ranges from replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment.
The day-to-day tasks faced by a vehicle technician are constantly changing, driven by the introduction of ever more complex technologies and diagnostic techniques.
Today’s apprentice has to demonstrate expertise in the technical and diagnostic side of their role.
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 their workshop and the Autocentre function from a commercial perspective.
Training:
You will be completing the Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician apprenticeship or the Level 2 Autocare Technician apprenticeship. To start on Level 3, you must have completed a Level 2 Motor Vehicle qualification. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will gain a grade Pass or Distinction.
If you are 16-18 and don’t have GCSEs grade 4 or above (or equivalents), then you will be required to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the apprenticeship. If you are 19+ and don’t hold maths and English qualifications, then they are optional alongside the apprenticeship. This will be discussed alongside the Branch Manager to decide whether the maths and English qualifications are included alongside the apprenticeship.
Day-release will be at the Eastbourne campus, once a week, term time only. An assessor will visit you every 10-12 weeks onsite. Please ensure you can travel to this location in East Sussex before applying. Hampden Park Train Station is a 15-minute walk from the station.
Training Outcome:
Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Employer Description:
A fantastic opportunity to join Halfords Group PLC within one of the 300+ 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 Vehicle Technicians. You will receive great training, great support and also a great salary.
Working Hours :
Autocentre Opening Hours - 0800 -1800 (6/7 days per week). 5 day working week including 1 day at college day release, shifts TBC. Total hours per week: 40.00 for up to 18 and 44 hrs for over 18 years.
Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Friendly,Helpful,Knowledge of Microsoft,Interest in cars,Flexibility,Willing to learn,Customer focussed,Sharp attention to detail,Ability to learn and listen,Adaptable,Methodical,Some motor vehicle knowledge,Enjoys fixing cars,Analytical and mechanical