Mobile Tyre Technician

Halfords Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 wks

Garage discounts

Cycle to Work

GP access

Health plan

Share save scheme

Job summary

Halfords Group in Swindon is seeking a Mobile Technician to bring automotive expertise directly to customers' driveways. You will perform a range of repairs and services, guided by smart routing technology after collecting your fully equipped van.

This full-time role offers a base salary of £31,995–£33,995 per year with on-target earnings up to £35,025 and an average annual bonus of around £2,000. The week comprises a 44-hour schedule with flexible weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of repairs and services for customers' vehicles.
• Battery replacement.
• Windscreen repairs.
• Oil & filter changes.

Skills

Tyre fitter experience

Problem solving

Customer service

Driving licence (6 points max)

Job description

Job no: 568706
Work type: Full time
Site: Swindon
Categories: Mechanic, Auto Technician, Retail Colleagues, Autocentre Colleagues
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £31,995 - £33,995 Per year
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 £35,025
• A monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £2000 Per year
• Comprising a base salary of £31,995 - £33,025
• 44 hour week
• Shift pattern between Monday - Sunday 8:00 - 20:00 with every other weekend included

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

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.