Autocare Apprentice
Level: 2
Employer: HOYLES COACH & TRANSPORT SERVICE LTD
Location: PHOENIX GARAGE
Earn whilst you learn! Are you hands on, and passionate about cars? We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Mechanic to join our busy, family-run garage. Working alongside our experienced team, you will gain real-world experience, learn to service and repair vehicles alongside your college course.
Duration: 2 Years 6 Months
Expected start date: 01/10/2026
Hours per week: 35 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
You will develop valuable technical skills and work toward a nationally recognised qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a long-term career in the automotive industry.
Develop Valuable technical skills and work toward a nationally recognised qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a long-term career in the automotive industry.
Key responsibilities: –
- Learn and apply: Assist qualified mechanics with routine servicing, safety inspections and vehicle repairs
- Diagnostics: Learn to use modern diagnostic equipment to find faults in mechanical and electrical system
- Maintenance: Help change oil, filters, brakes, tyres and suspension components
- Workshop care: keep the workshop clean, tidy and organised to maintain a safe working environment
- College attendance: Attend your designated college or training provider blocks and complete your coursework on time
What we are looking for
- A genuine passion for motor vehicles and mechanical repair
- A hardworking, reliable attitude with a strong willingness to earn
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- A basic understanding of health and safety in a practical environment
- Good customer service skills
What you’ll get
- Hands on mentoring from highly skilled vehicle technicians
About employer
We have been established in 1969, Hoyles of Todmorden is a highly respected, award winning, family-run automotive hub with over 50 years of heritage. Led by a mother-and-daughter team, we provide a full range of services-including MOT’s, repairs, sales, and EV diagnostics-for both private cars and commercial fleets.
We pride ourselves on a busy, supportive and tight-knit team culture that values top-tier workmanship, strict safety standards, and excellent customer service. Joining us means job stability, a friendly work environment, and the chance to work across a diverse range of modern and traditional vehicles.
You will train one day a week at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton and spend the four other days in your workplace.
You will be allocated a work-based tutor from the college who will support you through your apprenticeship.
The possibility of full-time employment upon successful completion.
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- hard working
- Willing to learn
- Customer Service
