Trainee Technician

Halfords; Fernhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Trade Price Bike purchase option

Wagestream salary access

Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Job summary

Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) is recruiting a Trainee Tyre Technician at Gatwick in West Sussex. This full-time role blends academy-based learning with on-the-job experience to develop your skills in commercial vehicle tyre servicing.

Spend two weeks at the Maidstone Training Academy, receive hands-on mentoring, and progress toward qualification with uncapped bonus, overtime and call-out opportunities.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work overtime and join an on-call rota.
• A practical approach and the determination to succeed in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Learn specialist tyre fitting and repair across commercial, agricultural and industrial vehicles.
• Spend at least 2 weeks at our Training Academy in Maidstone with our expert Training Team.
• Gain hands-on experience and support from a dedicated mentor throughout your development.
• Once qualified, enjoy an uncapped bonus scheme plus overtime and call-out opportunities.

Skills

UK driving licence

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Overtime availability

Job description

Trainee Tyre Technician

Job no: 568321

Work type: Full time

Site: Gatwick

Categories: Mechanic, Autocentre Colleagues

Location: West Sussex

Salary: £24,825 - £29,500 per annum + bonus

Business Area: Universal Tyres Commercial

• £24,825 - £29,500 per annum
• Mobile role - Van, Tools & PPE provided
• Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00, Saturday 08.00 - 12.00
• Once qualified, earn uncapped bonus, overtime & call-out rate.

Launch your career as a Commercial Tyre Technician with our industry-leading training programme

As a Trainee Technician with Halfords CFS, you'll benefit from a unique blend of Academy-based learning and on-the-job experience, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to build a successful career with the UK's largest Commercial Vehicle Tyre service provider.

• Spend at least 2 weeks at our dedicated Training Academy in Maidstone, with our expert Training Team.
• Gain hands‑on experience and support from a dedicated mentor throughout your development.
• Learn specialist tyre fitting and repair across a range of commercial, agricultural and industrial vehicles.
• Once qualified, enjoy an uncapped bonus scheme plus overtime and call‑out opportunities.

Please note that travel with likely overnight stays will be required during your initial training period.

Our 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
• 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
• 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 & Experience:

• A full UK driving licence
• A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work overtime and join an on-call rota.
• A practical approach and the determination to succeed in a hands‑on role.

Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) is the UK's largest Commercial Vehicle Tyre service provider. As part of the Halfords Group, 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.

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.