Key Takeaways
- Undertake an Apprenticeship to become a Level 2 Autocare Technician.
- Earn £16,640 per year, working 40 hours per week.
- Gain qualifications including a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard and brand certifications.
- Applications close on 2026-11-12.
- This is a 2-year apprenticeship with a permanent role offered upon completion.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to start a successful career as an Autocare Technician/Mechanic.
What you'll be doing:
- Using diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
- Testing parts and systems to ensure correct working.
- Following checklists to examine critical parts of vehicles.
- Carrying out bumper-to-bumper overviews, services, and inspections.
- Maintaining electronic systems, including on-board entertainment systems.
- Completing legible and accurate paperwork for customers and centre records.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment.
You will work with a wide range of products, including traditional, hybrid, and electronic engines, from heritage vehicles to modern technology.
Desired skills & experience:
- Skills in logic and problem-solving.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to completing the apprenticeship programme.
- Passion for the automotive industry and the Halfords brand.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
- Teamwork.
- Strong communication skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Interest in vehicle engineering.
A Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable.
Training:
Training is delivered through a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at a state-of-the-art training centre. All training-related costs, including travel, accommodation, and meals, are fully covered.
You will have a personal, dedicated mentor to support your learning in the workplace.
Qualifications gained:
Upon successful completion, you will receive:
- Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician
- Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
- Level 2 qualification for safe isolation of electric and hybrid vehicles
- Brand-specific certifications
- Progression towards Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
What Halfords offers:
- Block release training.
- A full Halfords toolkit, uniform, and work boots.
- A mentor in your garage.
- A permanent role upon successful completion.
- Continued development and training opportunities, including Hybrid/Electric Vehicle and MOT training.
What happens at the end:
Upon completion, you can continue your learning journey. Some apprentices have progressed to become team leaders and managers within the retail network.
Key details:
- Wage: £16,640 a year
- Working week: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30. Possibility of Saturday workings and/or shifts.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 2 Years
- Start date: 2026-12-12
- Closing date: 2026-11-12
- Apprenticeship standard: Autocare technician (level 2)
- Training provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED