Auto Technician

Halfords Group PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Auto Technician to join their team. You'll collect your van from a local hub and carry out technical tasks while visiting customers. The role includes opportunities for training in mobile tyre fitting and career development. Competitive salary with additional benefits like performance-based bonuses and discounts available.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on various products and services

Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in battery changing, Dashcam fitting, Windscreen chip repairs and Aircon re-gas.
• A current valid driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety.
• The drive to provide great customer experiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Collect van from local hub and follow daily route using a smart app.
• Carry out technical tasks at customer locations.
• Expand skills by learning mobile tyre fitting, with training provided.

Skills

Battery changing

Dashcam fitting

Windscreen chip repairs

Aircon re-gas

Customer service

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

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Job no: 560877

Work type: Full time

Site: Greenford

Categories: Auto Technician, Autocentre Colleagues

Location: Greater London

Salary: £30,819.36-£31,871.84 per annum + bonus

Business Area: Halfords Mobile Expert

Role overview

Are you an experienced Auto Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to join our team! Start your day by collecting your van from your local hub and using our smart app to guide you through your daily route. You’ll be the friendly face of our business, visiting customers and carrying out a range of technical tasks.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in some or all of the areas listed below, who is self-driven, able to work independently, and brings a proactive mindset. You’ll also have the chance to expand your skills by learning mobile tyre fitting. Don’t worry if tyre work isn’t your main background; you’ll be supported with full training to build confidence and develop this part of your expertise.

As part of one of the UK’s largest automotive service and repair groups, you’ll benefit from performance-based training, bonus schemes, and excellent career development opportunities across the business.

Responsibilities

• 4 days a week (alternative 5-day option available)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords.

Skills and experience

• Experience in battery changing, Dashcam fitting, Windscreen chip repairs and Aircon re-gas
• A current valid driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety
• The drive to provide great customer experiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

About Halfords

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance, and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Inclusive workplace

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We’re an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

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