Summary Allens Auto Services have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated person to join their company based in Cheadle Heath near Stockport. A great opportunity for someone interested in Auto trades who ideally has a level 1 or 2 diploma. Wage £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Autocare technician (level 2) Hours Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm 40 hours a week Start date Monday 8 September 2025 Duration 2 years 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work The successful applicant will be expected to learn about the following: Keeping the workshop clean & tidy How to use tools & equipment used in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair You will assist other technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training Tyre legislation and technical information Fundamentals of specific vehicle systems including steering & suspension, braking systems, battery & charging systems, exhaust systems and Air-Conditioning systems Vehicle 4-wheel geometry principles Basic consumer legislation relevant to the occupation Appropriate Health & Safety legislation and requirements for the workplace Hybrid/Electric Vehicle system and safe working procedures How to carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance using manufacturers specifications or approved schedules, using vehicle specific data and meeting legal requirements Successful completion of this apprenticeship will lead to progression to a Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship. How you will be supported: Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role What will happen next: New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out: More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for Any training you need to complete What the next steps will be How you could get there: If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take Where you'll work STOCKPORT ROAD CHEADLE HEATH STOCKPORT SK3 0PP Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Training course Autocare technician (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards. Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity. Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage. Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability. Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal. Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment. Remove and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres. Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres. Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems. Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles. Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles. Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance. Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair. Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes. Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle. Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation. Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing. Apply team working principles. Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance. Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security. Complete and record learning and development activities. Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts. Comply with health and safety procedures in the workplace in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare the vehicle and working area before the work activity. For example, remove or mitigate slip and trip hazards. Maintain and restore the work area during and on completion of the activity. Store, maintain, including calibration checks, and return tools and equipment to storage. Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability. Comply with environmental and sustainability procedures, regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal. Apply vehicle safety inspection and routine maintenance procedures using vehicle specific data on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. Select and use tools and equipment, mechanical and electrical measuring tools, and diagnostic equipment. Remove and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres. Remove, repair and replace vehicle tyre and balance wheel assemblies on car, car derived van or light goods vehicle. For example, ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric, run-flat tyres. Inspect, remove, and replace of parts or components in cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles for the following: steering systems and suspension systems, braking systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, battery and charging systems, fluid and filtration systems. Apply state-of-health condition monitoring tests to high voltage batteries and chargers for electrified cars, car derived vans, or light goods vehicles. Apply four-wheel geometry checks and adjustments to cars, car derived vans, and light goods vehicles. Apply safe working practices and procedures to isolate electrified vehicles for maintenance. Record vehicle service maintenance, parts replacement, or repair. Apply customer service principles and organisational customer care practices. For example, identifying customer and vehicle needs, resolve low level customer complaints, make recommendations to customers based on results of inspection, maintenance, or repair of vehicles, customer payment transactions and organisational sales processes. Provide quotation of cost and order automotive parts, products, and consumables applicable to the vehicle. Apply procedures for stock and parts storage: ordering, checking and stock rotation. Apply organisational sales processes. For example, show and tell, features and benefits, consultative selling, mini closing and closing. Apply team working principles. Comply with equity, diversity, and inclusion guidance. Communicate with others verbally, for example customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Communicate in writing, for example with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. Use information and digital technology systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security. Complete and record learning and development activities. Apply procedures to check and replace fluids, and filtration parts. Training schedule Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade AD/3-9) Maths (grade AD/3-9) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Team working Initiative Reliable Punctual Hardworking Enthusiastic Honest A disciplined attitude Interest in automotive trade About this employer We’ve been serving customers in the Stockport area for many years and have an up to date and fully equipped MOT test centre with all the facilities to service and repair your vehicles. Our latest vehicle diagnostic equipment will ensure your vehicle runs as smoothly and as efficiently as possible. We’re experts in locating and repairing various engine management, ABS and airbag problems your vehicle maybe experiencing so get your vehicle booked in today After this apprenticeship Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337144.