Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Drive Your Career Forward: The Holdcroft Academy Apprenticeship

Are you ready to turn your passion for cars into a high-powered career

The Holdcroft Academy is looking for its next generation of talent.

Whether you are a school leaver or a career changer looking for a fresh start we want to hear from you.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who loves getting under a bonnet figuring out

how things work and has a genuine passion for vehicles.

We dont just offer a job; we offer a 30-month journey to becoming a fully qualified Level 3

technician through our Growing Our Own philosophy.

Why Choose the Holdcroft Academy

Open to Everyone: Age is just a number. Whether you are 16 or 46 if you have the

drive to learn you belong here.

Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive wage from day one which can grow

as you progress.

No College Commute: All training is delivered on-site at our dealerships. You wont

have to travel to an external college or worry about traditional term times.

Expert Support System: Youll have a dedicated coach for one-to-one support plus

a Buddy (usually a Master or Senior Technician) on-site to mentor you daily.

The Holdcroft Way: You will learn our unique way of working from day one setting

you up for long-term success in our business.

What Youll Be Learning

Your apprenticeship follows a comprehensive 30-module plan. Highlights include:

Advanced Diagnostics: Learning to identify faults in complex engine systems and

electronic control units (ECU).

Mastering Mechanics: Hands-on experience with braking systems manual and

automatic gearboxes and suspension.

Future-Proof Skills: Training in High Voltage Awareness Air Conditioning (F-gas)

and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Important Dates & Recruitment

We use a modern recruitment process designed to let your skills shine:

End of June: Application closing date.

Early July: Central Assessment Day. Instead of a scary interview youll participate

in group tasks to show off your teamwork and communication skills.

Mid-September: The official start date for our new intake.

Requirements

Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above are essential.

Key Skills: We look for candidates who are logical organised and have great

attention to detail.

Driving: Ideally youll have a full driving license but dont worry if you arent there

yet! If youre under 17 or havent started yet we just look for a real desire to get

behind the wheel as soon as youre able.

A Future Without Limits

After completing your Level 3 qualification your journey at Holdcroft is just beginning. You

could progress into roles such as:

Master Technician

Service Manager

Ready to Join the Team

Click Apply Now. Or apply through the Holdcroft careers website or the government

Apprenticeship portal.

A Note for Parents & Guardians

We understand that transitioning from school to the workplace is a big step.

Apprentice Technician The Holdcroft Academy is designed to make this transition safe and successful:

Dedicated Safeguarding: The safety and well-being of our apprentices is our top

priority. All apprentices have access to a dedicated coach and a mentor who is

trained to provide a supportive and safe learning environment.

Structured Mentorship: Your child will be paired with a Buddy (typically a Master

Technician) who provides daily guidance and ensures they are working safely and

correctly.

Professional Qualification: This Level 3 program is equivalent to A-Levels and

provides a nationally recognised qualification through the IMI or equivalent.

On-Site Security: By delivering all training within our own dealerships we maintain a

consistent professional environment without the need for external travel to colleges.

A Guaranteed Future: We invest heavily in our Grow Our Own talent strategy

which is why we guarantee a permanent job to every apprentice who completes the

program.