Halfords Chelmsford Garage Services Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Halfords Chelmsford Garage Services · Chelmsford ,
The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Autocare Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.
Every day is different within the Service department. As a Autocare Technician/Mechanic apprentice, some of your duties will include:
- Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
- Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working.
- Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
- Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection.
- Maintenance of electronic systems including on- board entertainment systems.
- Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records
- Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment.
You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Autocare Technician/Mechanic.
Skills required
We are looking for people who have some experience in the motor industry either with formal training at Level 1 or having worked at or within a similar organisation. You should be passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer Service
Interest in vehicle engineering
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.
Qualifications required
Due to the employment start date for this role being in July, school leavers awaiting exam results in August 2026 would not be suitable for this opportunity, as their results will not be available in time.
GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English and Maths.
In Scotland, applicants must have Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English and Maths.
- 'Equivalent' grades include:
- BTEC first diplomas and certificates
- OCR Nationals
- Key Skills Level 2
- NVQs
- Essential Skills (Wales)
- Functional Skills Level 2
- Core Skills (Scotland)
- A Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable
Training you'll get
Future prospects
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
