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apprentice mechanic Review

at Halfords

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
my apprenticeship day to day is learning how to fix cars with my mentor and some jobs on my own
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i enjoy my apprenticeship some times is challenging but i wouldn't be learning if it wasn't

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt a lot of new skill including electrical and automotive

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
at the start it was confusing but as i got further in the Couse I got it more
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i get alot of support from the employer and also a lot of support from my manager and colleages
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
i receive the support i ask for which is good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
the people who should help me as much as they possibly can
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
no

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a nice environment to work in and the people are friendly
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Halfords?
make sure you want to do it for a job cause sometimes it is stressful and challenging and also mentally chalging
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