T2 Vehicle Technician

TN United Kingdom; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service provider during an exciting growth phase! As a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic, you'll be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional customer service. With opportunities for career progression, training, and a range of benefits including an uncapped bonus scheme, this is your chance to contribute to the UK's largest automotive service and repair business. Embrace the chance to work with cutting-edge facilities and be part of a company that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access 24/7

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Family & Friends Discount Events

Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike

Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares

Qualifications

• Skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Experience with complex tasks like clutches and timing belt replacements.

Responsibilities

• Work at Fusion centres to provide first-class customer experience.
• Carry out servicing, repair, and diagnostics on vehicles.

Skills

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine)

Repair and replacements (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket)

Full drivers licence

Job description

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• Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

This is a really exciting time to join our Halfords Garage Services team. You will be working at one of our new Fusion centres; it will be upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first-class customer experience and a great working environment.

We’re the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

As a Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic, you will be already skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You’ll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems.

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

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

Skills and experience

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine) and more complex repair and replacements (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket, brakes, electrical)

Why 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.

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.