Autocare Apprenticeship

Work alongside skilled technicians to inspect, diagnose, and repair various vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical components. Perform basic service tasks. Learn to use diagnostic equipment and software to identify vehicle faults. Ensure a clean, safe, and organised workspace by following all health, safety, and environmental protocols. Assist in completing service records and maintenance documentation, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Attend and participate in all training sessions with Mantra Learning

Training:

You will be employed by, and spend 4 days of your working week at:

Trafford MOT Centre, 222 Kings Road, Trafford, M16 0GR

The 5th day of your working week will be spent at 

Mantra Learning, Greengate, Middleton, Manchester M24 1RU

Training Outcome:

After completing an apprenticeship as a Vehicle Technician, there are several exciting career paths and progression opportunities available. These can vary depending on your areas of interest and skill set but generally include the following options:

Qualified Vehicle Technician

Role: Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you can become a fully qualified Vehicle Technician, taking on more complex diagnostics, repair tasks, and independent service work

Senior or Master Technician

Role: As a Senior or Master Technician, you’ll handle advanced repair and diagnostic work and often mentor junior technicians or apprentices.

Diagnostic Technician / Specialist

Role: Specialise in vehicle diagnostics, focusing on identifying and resolving complex mechanical and electronic issues.

Workshop Supervisor or Manager

Role: Oversee the operations of the workshop, managing teams, scheduling repairs, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Service Advisor or Customer Service Specialist

Role: Shift from hands-on technical work to a customer-facing role, where you’ll provide advice on repairs, liaise with technicians, and manage customer expectations.

Technical Trainer / Educator

Role: Train and mentor new apprentices, or work within an educational setting to instruct the next generation of vehicle technicians.

Self-Employment or Opening a Workshop

Role: Many technicians choose to become self-employed or start their own automotive repair business.

Each of these roles can build on the skills developed during your apprenticeship, and there are many routes for further certification and specialisation. The demand for skilled vehicle technicians remains strong, especially as the industry adapts to new technologies like electric and hybrid vehicles.

Employer Description:
Mantra Learning are advertising the apprenticeship vacancy as the training provider on behalf of the employer Trafford MOT Centre. We are Mantra Learning. The UK’s leading Logistics learning and development organisation. Mantra supports and develops people to help change lives. As a company with 52 years of industry recognition, we work with some of the biggest brands in the country, including Aldi, Travis Perkins, Dixons Carphone and Eddie Stobart. Our philosophy is to provide people from all walks of life with practical skills & knowledge. We inspire our learners to make the steps to transform not only business, but their own lives. We help thousands each year to gain new skills, improve their performance. Helping people from a variety of backgrounds whether they are unemployed, new to the workforce or existing workers looking to boost their career. Approximately we deliver 400 Apprenticeships, over 200 Large Goods Vehicle licences and 1,100 Fork Lift Truck licences each year.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 18:00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Patience,Automotive Interest,Technical Aptitude,Willingness to Learn