Trainee Tyre Technician

Halfords Careers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Vehicle Tyre Fitter. This position includes completing a technician training program and being mentored by experienced colleagues. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the automotive industry and strong customer service skills. Benefits include significant discounts, a financial planning support scheme, and an uncapped bonus scheme, with the role offering working hours from Monday to Saturday.

Benefits

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on groceries and more

Opportunity to buy a trade-price bike

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme & life assurance

Uncapped bonus scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete our Technician training program lasting between 6 – 12 months.
• Be mentored by an experienced colleague and supported by our dedicated Training Team.
• Learn to fit & repair tyres including car, van, truck, agricultural, industrial and earth mover.
• Adopt a customer‑service focus in everything you do.

Skills

Passion for working in the automotive industry

Strong customer service skills

Flexibility and willingness to work overtime

Full current driving licence

Job description

Job Overview

Are you interested in becoming a qualified Vehicle Tyre Fitter and taking the next step in your career? If so, look no further – apply today to the UK’s largest automotive service maintenance and repair business. We offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme!

Responsibilities

• Complete our Technician training program lasting between 6 – 12 months.
• Be mentored by an experienced colleague and supported by our dedicated Training Team.
• Learn to fit & repair tyres including car, van, truck, agricultural, industrial and earth mover.
• Adopt a customer‑service focus in everything you do.

Company

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.

Benefits

• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most of 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 & enroll 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.
• Uncapped bonus scheme including overtime & call‑out rates.
• Mobile role – van, tools & PPE provided.
• Monday to Friday 08:00‑17:00; Saturday 08:00‑12:00.

Skills & Experience

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

Additional Information

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and proudly welcome applications from all backgrounds, embracing diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Required Experience: Intern

Key Skills

Children Activity, Cobol, Cyber Security, ABAP, Housekeeping, Light Vehicle Driving

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Experience: Years
• Vacancy: 1
• Annual Salary: £22,880 – £28,000