Apprentice Automotive Service Technician Level 2-3

About the role

Clutch is on a mission to reinvent the way people buy, sell, and own cars. Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car buying and selling experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with Clutch’s 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee—and that’s just the beginning.

Named two years in a row to the Globe & Mail’s list of the Top Growing Companies in Canada and awarded spots on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ lists, Clutch is looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to its growing team. Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and currently services Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Clutch is on a mission to build a world-class team that drives innovation, growth, and excellence. As it scales rapidly, Clutch is looking for an Automotive Apprentice Technician to join its reconditioning facility team. This role ensures that all vehicles meet Clutch’s high mechanical and safety standards and that repairs and maintenance are performed efficiently. You will help keep the reconditioning process on track, ensuring vehicles are ready for customer delivery and sale.

Responsibilities

• Perform Clutch standardized vehicle inspections, including stationary checks and road tests.
• Diagnose and assess mechanical and safety issues, identifying necessary repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Provide recommendations on repairs and best course of action based on inspection results.
• Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs, such as brake jobs, suspension work, tire services, battery replacement, fluid changes, etc.
• Document all repairs, maintenance work, and inspection findings accurately in Clutch systems.
• Adhere to Clutch’s mechanical and safety standards, contributing to ongoing process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with reconditioning staff, service leads, and management regarding vehicle status and workflow changes.
• Provide clear and consistent updates to team members and management.
• Diagnose vehicle issues methodically and recommend efficient repair solutions.
• Support internal stakeholders with professionalism and responsive follow-through.
• Balance independent technical work with collaboration.

Requirements

• 3+ years of automotive technician experience, including mechanical diagnostics and repair.
• Experience working with a variety of vehicle brands (domestic, import, and European).
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and adapt to changing demands in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using technology (Google Drive, Slack, inspection documentation tools).
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Able to commit to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, including overtime based on business needs.
• Working conditions: on-site, shop environment with moderate physical effort.
• You will be required to wear CSA-approved safety footwear (green triangle, Grade 1) and other required PPE when on the job, and in other designated areas.
• It’d be great if you have formal automotive technician training or relevant certifications.
• It’d be great if you have experience with advanced diagnostic tools or scan tools.
• It’d be great if you have previous apprenticeship experience in a reconditioning or dealership environment.

Benefits

• Autonomy & ownership – opportunity to build your process and influence the company workforce at every level.
• Competitive wages with a guaranteed hourly rate — no flat rate and no shortage of hours.
• Opportunity to work for an ambitious and fast-moving startup in the automotive space.
• Join a growing team where your contributions have direct impact.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Reconditioning and Operations departments.
• Clutch will supply PPE and partial reimbursement toward the purchase of approved footwear.
• Clutch is committed to attracting and retaining top talent with competitive compensation packages.

Employment Type: Existing, Permanent Full-Time.

Wage: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour.