Automotive Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice Level 3

  • Company: HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES LIMITED
  • Location: Dover, CT16 3FH
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,680.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000029261
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
  • Start Date: 27/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: A 40-hour week if you are under 18 and if you are over 18 you will work 44 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

An exciting opportunity to join Halfords Autocentre's apprenticeship programme that will equip you with the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to start a successful career with us. We have over 400 garages Nationally, currently recruiting for our Dover, Kent branch.

Training to be Provided


  • Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship qualification

  • Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation

  • Day release model at this college– 1 day in college & 4 days working in the garage

  • A mentor in your garage to support you through the apprenticeship

  • Continued development and training after your apprenticeship with Hybrid / EV training, MOT training, Aircon training. 

Future Prospects


  • Permanent role upon successful completion of apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

Working alongside our highly trained technicians carrying out MOT’s, car servicing and repairs for over 1 million customers a year.


These practical, highly skilled roles ensure we deliver dealership quality work on any make or model of car. As a Halfords Apprentice you will master a range of technologies across all kinds of cars – building valuable, career enhancing knowledge.


Duties will include, but are not limited to:



  • Routine servicing and inspection procedures

  • Learning how to diagnose faults using suitable fault finding strategies

  • Repairs

Other Information

For these roles, you must be working towards, or already hold your Level 2 Motor Vehicle Diploma minimum. 

Ready to start your adventure?