Halfords Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Tigers Way

Halfords are currently seeking a Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice to join their dealership. This is an exciting role with first-class training and outstanding long-term career prospects

Duties will include:

• Working alongside qualified technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles
• Producing estimates
• Carrying out diagnostics
• Warranty work
• Assisting with MOT’s on vehicles
• Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Candidates will work towards achieving the Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3. They will also be required to study towards achieving Level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.

The programme lasts for 24 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges.

Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 18 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Assessment Includes:

• Ongoing assessment of soft skills and behaviours
• A behaviour assessment
• Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2

This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components:

• Logbook (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress)
• Behaviour Assessment
• Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice)
• Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice)

Each apprentice will achieve the following:

• Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) (ST0033/AP03) Standard
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF 

• Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship
• Further opportunities to develop career to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester
• On completion of the apprenticeship the average salary of a light vehicle technician is anywhere between 24k-27k. While most experienced technicians may earn up to £33k per year

The candidate must be available to start as soon as possible and be able to travel to the workplace according to the working hours. The candidate must be able to attend the block release training weeks in Nottingham. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation *

Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the advertised closing date due to the volume of applications received or if a suitable candidate is appointed prior to the closing date.

• 30 days holiday rising to 33 days
• Bonus scheme
• Variety of career development opportunities
•  Life assurance
• Discount high street shopping scheme
• Great benefits including a very generous colleague discount scheme
• Pension

Every year, almost a million people use a Halfords Autocentre. Why? Because we’re the nation’s leading MOT, car service, repairs and tyres specialists. We’ve helped generations of motorists keep their vehicles on the road, and we’re still doing it today. Today, our Autocentre staff receive the highest quality training that gives them the skills to work on all types of vehicle, including hybrid cars. Many of our technicians have achieved IMI accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to achieving the highest levels.