Halfords Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

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.

• 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 centre’s 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 an Autocare Technician/Mechanic.

• 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.

• 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 (desirable)

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving, pay attention to detail and be committed to completing this apprenticeship programme.

• 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.

The latest information on the Apprentice National Minimum Wage can be found at

As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills, and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

English and Maths guidance from the government changed on 11/02/25. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.

An assessment centre will be held at a local location, towards the end of January 2026 with work trial dates to then be confirmed following the assessment day. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.