T2 Vehicle Technician - Inverness

Halfords; Inverness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days a week

Discounts on Halfords products and car

Health and pension benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Halfords in Inverness is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. You will service and repair vehicles, tackling tasks from regular servicing to more complex work such as clutches, timing belts, and diagnostics across electrical systems, brakes, steering and suspension.

This full‑time role offers a base salary of £34,000–£36,620 with an uncapped bonus scheme averaging £6,700 per year and On‑Target Earnings up to £43,320.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served experience.
• Must have a full UK driving 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.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair vehicles including clutches and timing belts.
• Carry out diagnostics across electrical systems, brakes, steering and suspension.
• Progress career within Halfords with opportunities for training and qualifications.

Skills

Diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Time served experience

Job description

Job no: 568901
Work type: Full time
Site: Inverness
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Highland
Salary: £34,000 - £43,320 Per year
Business Area: Autocentres

• On-target earnings up to £43,320
• Comprising a base salary of £34,000 - £36,620 Per year
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,700 per year.
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

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?

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.