Within our Autocentres no two days are ever the same. You can expect to encounter almost any make or model of car for almost every piece of work you can think of; from servicing, inspections to the more complex repair work, engine rebuilds and diagnostics work.
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
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
A successful Halfords Autocentre Apprentice is adaptable, flexible and enjoys the challenge of resolving new problems every day. You will be customer focused with sharp attention to detail as well as the ability to listen to and learn from you college lecturers, colleagues and mentors to gain the skills to diagnose and repair vehicles to the highest standard.
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 functions from a commercial perspective.
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. If successful after the assessment day, candidates will then be asked to complete an unpaid 5 day placement within the Autocentre applied for.
Successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship will lead to progression to a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprenticeship.
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 :Working patterns will fall between 08.00 - 18.00, Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Interested in Automotive trade,Enthusiastic,Garage experience preferred,Punctual,Reliable,Honest,A disciplined attitude....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual who would like to join a progressing company. This role is based within an established quality control department; therefore, a strong team player attitude is essential.
Duties and responsibilities:
Shall be fully committed to the achievement of company policies and objectives with special respect to quality and safety
To undertake reasonable instructions and tasks from senior personnel, commensurate with the nature of the job and in the best interests of the company
Administration responsibilities (training towards)
Shall be fully committed to the achievement of company policies and objectives with special respect to quality and safety
To assist the Quality Control Manager to ensure that all required certifications are available by the dispatch date
Responsible for the preservation of stock levels and associated standard documentation
To assist in documentation requirements of the quality system
Inspection responsibilities (training towards)
Being responsible for ensuring goods inwards material is adequately inspected prior to release to stores/production, i.e., dimensional, visual, material traceability, etc., within reasonable time restraints
Being responsible for in-process inspection of products and completing inspection route cards
Witnessing pressure tests carried out in-house and compiling certificates
Being responsible for ensuring that non-conforming material is identified and quarantined, with supporting NCRs being issued to the relevant department/suppliers
Being responsible for carrying out the final inspection of products, identifying and issuing final release notes
Carrying out inspections at sub-suppliers, as instructed by the Quality Control Manager or the Quality Assurance and HSE Manager
Being responsible for in-process inspection
Stores responsibilities (training towards)
Responsible for receiving incoming goods and materials into the company and raising the necessary documentation prior to release to stores/production
Responsible for maintaining all storage areas and preservation of stored materials/goods
Responsible for the positive identification of all stored material and goods within the storage areas
To ensure that material heat numbers, etc., are recorded on applicable route cards
Responsible for the maintenance of the stores to a company standard and acceptable level of tidiness, and in line with health & safety at Barton Firtop sites
Responsible for the movement of stock between all Barton Firtop storage areas
Responsible for issuing material/goods out of storage areas and maintaining accurate records
Responsible for issuing standard stock equipment, as directed by the standard files procedure
Responsible for packing, preparation and dispatch of standard stock items, as required
To ensure that all material leaving the company is documented
Training:You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week week in term time only.
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will receive a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician HNC - Mechanical Pathway qualification.
You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship.
Training Outcome:Barton Firtop is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, detail-oriented individual to join the QC/ stores department. This role will involve supporting quality control and stores alongside other departments, such as production, with responsibilities expanding as the candidate progresses through their training.
The role will involve assisting in the development and implementation of the quality control and stores departments. The successful candidate will also contribute to technical documentation, on-site and off-site inspections, and client liaison, whilst having a hands-on based role.Employer Description:Barton Firtop Engineering is a competitive designer, manufacturer, and supplier of Strainers, Filters, Separators, Coalescers, and Flame Arresters, predominantly serving the Oil & Gas Industry. We specialise in product design and project management, ensuring on-time delivery of strainer and filtration equipment that meets complex specifications for materials, manufacturing, NDE, documentation, and Quality Control.
Our in-house expertise includes advanced 3D Modelling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), enabling us to design and certify to ASME VIII, Division 1 and PD5500 pressure vessel codes. We offer both fabricated and highly competitive cast designs.
Barton Firtop operates a custom-built manufacturing plant in Worcestershire (UK), which includes a pipework/vessel fabrication division. Additionally, we wholly own a competitive manufacturing facility in Goa, India, which supplies fully machined and tested cast products sourced from high-quality ISO-approved foundries. Barton Firtop India has been a trusted supplier to worldwide projects via our UK head office for over 20 years.
Please note that Barton Firtop reserves the right to bring forward the closing date of any job vacancy if a suitable number of quality applications are received from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible rather than waiting until the published closing date.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
07:00-15:30
We operate a flexi-time policy to enable employees to choose their preferred working pattern, i.e. start/end times of their working day, within timeframes set by the company and agreed by line managers.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Proficient with Microsoft,Professional Presentation,Flexible,Reliability,Work to deadlines....Read more...