Mobile Tyre Technician

Halfords; Hazel Street; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Discounts on garage bills

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Halfords is hiring a Mobile Technician in Tonbridge, Kent. You’ll bring your technical knowledge directly to customers’ driveways, carrying out repairs and services with the help of smart routing software.

This full-time role involves a 44-hour week and a 4-day shift pattern, with on-target earnings up to £37,808 and base salary £34,008. You’ll receive training for any gaps, benefit from generous leave and discounts, and join the UK’s leading motoring retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience in tyre fitting or vehicle repair is desirable.
• Able to solve problems and work on own initiative.
• Valid driving licence with ≤6 points.

Responsibilities

• Battery replacement
• Windscreen repairs
• Oil & filter changes

Skills

Tyre fitter experience

Vehicle repair knowledge

Problem solving

Driving licence (≤6 points)

Job description

Job no: 567775
Work type: Full time
Site: Tonbridge
Categories: Auto Technician, Autocentre Colleagues
Location: Kent
Salary: £34,008 - £37,808
Business Area: Halfords Mobile Expert

Are you passionate about cars, love helping customers, and enjoy working independently? Join Halfords as a Mobile Technician and bring your skills directly to our customers' driveways.

• On-target earnings up to £37,808
• A monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £3,800 Per year
• Comprising a base salary of £34,008
• 44 hour week
• 4-day shift pattern, Monday - Sunday (5-day pattern also available)

As a Mobile Technician, you’ll use your technical knowledge, problem-solving ability and customer service skills to keep our customers moving. After collecting your fully equipped van from the local Hub, you’ll be guided through your route by our smart technology, carrying out a wide range of repairs and services for our customers.

With full training provided for any gaps in your skill set, you can expect to carry out the following work, day-to-day:

• Battery replacement
• Windscreen repairs
• Oil & filter changes

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.

Benefits Include:

• 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

Skills and experience

• Previous experience as a Tyre Fitter or in other vehicle repair work is highly desirable
• Ability to problem-solve and work on own initiative
• This role will suit those with a real passion for all things cars & motoring
• A current valid driving licence with no more than 6 points

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.