T2 Vehicle Technician

Motorsport Network, LLC; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills in Autocent

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries, shopping, ins.

Family & Friends Discount Events

Trade Price Bike & Cycle to Work

Wagestream - access up to 30% of your薪

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme 20% discount on hits

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Job summary

Halfords Autocentres is recruiting Vehicle Technicians. You will service and repair vehicles, progress to MOT testing once qualified, and benefit from a salary uplift when you complete the MOT Tester qualification. The role includes a structured bonus scheme and a focus on safety and quality.

You will work in a fast-paced workshop, with opportunities to advance through ATA qualifications and hybrid training, supporting customers across the UK’s largest automotive service network.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of Vehicle Technician/Mechanic experience in a workshop.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience with diagnostics and complex repairs.
• Willingness to undertake MOT Tester training and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair work, including more complex tasks such as clutch and timing belt replacements and diagnostics.
• Perform MOT tests to DVSA standards once qualified and carry out maintenance and repairs.
• Contribute to high standards of vehicle safety and roadworthiness across the workshop.

Skills

Level 3 LV Maintenance & Repair

4+ years Vehicle Technician experience

Full UK driving licence (≤9 points)

Diagnostic skills & complex repairs

Willingness for MOT Tester training

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

• On-target earnings up to £42,600
• Comprising a base salary of £32,000 - £36,000
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 per year.
• Funded MOT Tester qualification with salary uplift on completion
• 5 days a week

Looking to take the next step in your career? Join Halfords Autocentres as a Vehicle Technician, where you'll have the opportunity to gain your MOT Tester licence, if not currently held. We'll support you through this qualification, with a salary increase available on successful completion

As a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic, you'll already be skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You'll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutch and timing belt replacements and diagnostics across vehicle electrical, braking, steering and suspension systems.

Once qualified, you'll also carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics and complex repairs through to routine servicing, you'll ensure every vehicle is maintained and repaired to the highest standard, helping to keep our customers safely on the road.

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

At Halfords, you'll be given every opportunity to progress your career. This includes access to hybrid training, ATA qualifications and MOT Tester training from the outset, enabling you to expand your skills and develop your career within the UK's largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business.

Skills and experience

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years' Vehicle Technician/Mechanic experience in a workshop environment
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work and more complex repairs and replacements
• Willing to undertake MOT Tester training & qualification.

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.

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.