Trainee Car & Van Tyre Technician

Motorsport Network, LLC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garage discount

Product discounts

Discounts on everyday essentials

Family & Friends events

Cycle to Work scheme

Salary access via Wagestream

GP access

Share save scheme

Health plan

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Halfords Group (HCFS) is seeking a Vehicle Tyre Technician to enter a structured Trainee Technician program lasting 6–12 months, with mentorship and strong safety oversight. You will learn policies, procedures and the qualifications needed to support our roadside and garage services.

We offer uncapped bonuses, overtime opportunities, and extensive benefits as part of a growing nationwide Fleet Services operation. Join a team committed to career progression in a thriving automotive network.

Qualifications

• Passion for working in the automotive industry and to obtain the relevant qualifications.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime.
• Possess a full, current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Trainee Technician training program lasting 6–12 months.
• Mentored by experienced colleague and monitored by the H&S training and compliance team.
• Learn all policies and procedures relevant to your role including the Safe Systems of Work.
• Train to complete the below qualifications.
• Ensure we consistently meet customer demand for all services offered.
• Always maintain high-quality work and meet DVSA guidelines & standards.

Skills

Passion for automotive

Customer service skills

Flexibility & overtime

Full driving licence

Job description

• £24,825 - £29,500 per annum
• Uncapped bonus scheme & Overtime
• Uniform & PPE provided
• Monday to Friday 08.00 – 17.00, Saturday 08.00 – 12.00

Are you interested in becoming a Vehicle Tyre Technician and taking that next step in your career.

We offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme!

Key Responsibilities:

• You will complete the Trainee Technician training program, which will last between 6 and 12 months, depending on experience. You will be mentored by an experienced colleague and monitored by the H&S training and compliance team. You will learn all policies and procedures relevant to your role including the Safe Systems of Work. You will be trained to complete the below qualifications
• Ensuring we consistently meet customer demand for all services offered
• Always maintain high-quality work
• Attention to detail and confident and capable in your technical ability
• Ensuring you follow all policies and processes to conduct work to the highest standards
• Always meet the DVSA guidelines & standards

Benefits Include:

• 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

As part of the Halfords Group, Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) was formed by acquiring three large entities: Lodge, McConechys, and Universal, alongside some previous independent tyre management services enabling us to offer nationwide coverage for our customers.

With our exciting plans for continued growth, we are always looking for experienced tyre fitters and technicians to help us continue our expansion. We offer excellent training, progression and career advancement opportunities to all colleagues to help you develop your career within our thriving and growing company.

All our Mobile Commercial Tyre technicians will be trained in REACT—Roadside Emergency Action Concerning Technician's standards. This is the licence to work safely on the roadside.

Required Skills

• Passion for working in the automotive industry and to obtain the relevant qualifications
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime
• Possess a full, current driving licence

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that really values your skills, team focus and hard work.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel. 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.