About the Role
Are you curious about cars, enjoy hands-on work, and want to get paid while learning? An apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career in the automotive industry.
Apprenticeship Central are recruiting an Apprentice Autocare Technician to join a supportive team. You’ll gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn!
Apprenticeship Details:
Duration: 24 months
Pay: £8.00 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00
Training & Support:
- Block Release
- On-the-job guidance from an experienced team and allocated workplace mentor
- Visits from a training provider coach every 6–8 weeks
- Additional support from a RETAIN Manager at Apprenticeship Central
Why this apprenticeship is great / Where it can take you:
You’ll learn a range of technical skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and receive ongoing support to help you succeed. After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career as a Autocare Technician.
What You’ll Do:
As an Apprentice Autocare Technician, you’ll assist and learn across a variety of tasks in the garage, including:
- Learn how to carry out vehicle servicing to manufacturer guidelines to ensure optimal performance
- Assist with maintenance work, including replacing worn or damaged parts before they fail
- Support repair work by helping diagnose faults and fix vehicle issues
- Use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify mechanical and electrical problems
- Inspect and prepare vehicles ready for servicing and repair work
- Remove, repair, and replace vehicle components to manufacturer specifications
- Help maintain a safe working environment by following health and safety procedures
- Carry out basic admin tasks such as updating job cards and supporting quotes and estimates
Requirements:
- GCSE (or equivalent) English – Grade 4/C or above
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths – Grade 4/C or above
About you:
- Interested in vehicles and how they work
- Enjoy hands-on, practical work
- Willing to learn and take on new challenges
- Positive attitude and good work ethic
- Works well in a team and communicates clearly
- Basic IT skills
- Reliable travel to and from the workplace
Application Stages:
If you’re interested in this apprenticeship, you’ll begin with our pre-employment programme. This is a friendly way to complete some online tasks, learn more about the role, and see if it’s a good fit. After this, you’ll have a short telephone chat with the Apprenticeship Central Team.
Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before, we’ll guide you every step of the way and answer any questions you have.
For more information about the official apprenticeship standard, visit: Skills England
Pay: From £320.00 per week
Work Location: In person
