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Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprentice

Halfords Autocentre Bicester
Pay: £150.00 Text
Location: Oxfordshire Bicester United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Oct 2017
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02538383
2017-09-14 2017-09-30

Job Description

An apprentice in one of the 319 Halfords Autocentres is unlike anything you will find in a traditional service business. 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 rebuild to diagnostics work.



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 and colleagues/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 the 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 side of their role.



They must have strong problem-solving skills and a good grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects of a vehicle’s systems.



They must be able to work independently but also operate as an effective team member, understand how their work shop and the dealership/garage functions from a commercial perspective.



The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:




  • Carry out the foundation tasks common to all procedures e.g. removing and replacing bolts, screws and clips, replacing seals, extracting damaged fasteners, cutting, drilling, filing, using fabrication skills etc.

  • Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the dealership/garage’s business processes (e.g. environmental awareness, servicing a vehicle, record keeping, customer contact) and standard workshop operations

  • Access specific information e.g. vehicle repair information, wiring diagrams, maintenance tables, technical production information and apply appropriately.

  • Use diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.

  • Inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer e.g. following a service, complex repair, pre-delivery inspection etc.

  • Service and maintain a vehicle without supervision.

  • Remove repair/replace components in line with manufacturer’s standards.

  • Investigate symptoms of vehicle fault(s) and identify the likely underlying causes.

  • Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical problem-solving techniques, supported by diagnostic tools and testing regimes, to establish electrical, mechanical and electronic faults.

  • Use current flow diagrams and electrical test equipment to carry out standard diagnostic and repair procedures.



As a successful Apprentice in Halfords Autocentre you will be part of the larger Halfords Group and be one of the 12,000 colleagues we have working across the UK.



Halfords is one of the best known retail /service brands on the high street, priding ourselves on the quality of service we offer the general public, and you could be part of this amazing team.



For the right candidate this position will offer




  • 30 days holiday rising to 33 days

  • Constant variety of vehicles to work on

  • Variety of career development opportunities

  • Life assurance

  • Discount high street shopping scheme

  • Great benefits including, a very generous staff discount scheme, pension,  tool purchase scheme to name a few of our amazing Company benefits



An amazing opportunity with one of the Top 30 Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for





Personal Qualities :

  • Those who enjoy the practical application of knowledge and skills are especially likely to have an aptitude for the work.

  • Interested in the way vehicles operate and the potential to research, analyse and solve problems; organised, methodical and pays attention to detail;

  • Able to work in a team and to communicate well both orally and in writing; cares about delivering excellent service – both internally and externally to colleagues and customers

  • Able to demonstrate general analytical and mechanical skills.

  • Flexibility and willingness to learn.

  • 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 and colleagues/mentors to gain the skills to diagnose and repair vehicles to the highest standard.



Skills Required :

  • Very key to this role is a friendly, helpful, team-orientated person with a  strong desire to build a career as a Auto Vehicle Technician.

  • Interset in cars and solving problemsh

  • Able to use hands and have a strong and fit attitude to work due to the manual work involved

  • Knowledge of Auto Vehicle maintennce

  • Enjoys working and fixing problems with cars

  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages



 



Future Prospects : A full time position for the right person earning of £17,000-£18,000 once qualified.

Progression opportunities across the Halfords Group PLC for Team Leader, management roles.

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