Trainee Tyre Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off garage bills in Autocent

Discounts on Halfords products

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream salary access

Share save scheme

Job summary

Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) invites applications for a Trainee Technician role in Daventry, Northamptonshire. You will undergo an industry-leading training programme combining Academy learning with on-the-job experience to build a career with the UK\'s largest Commercial Vehicle Tyre service provider.

During training, you will spend time at the Peterborough Training Academy, gain hands-on experience, and work under a dedicated mentor to learn tyre fitting across various vehicle

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work overtime and join an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Learn specialist tyre fitting and repair across commercial, agricultural and industrial vehicles.
• Gain hands-on experience with training and mentorship during development.
• Attend the training academy in Peterborough for skill-building.

Skills

Driving licence

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Overtime readiness

Hands-on

Job description

Job no: 568324
Work type: Full time
Site: Daventry
Categories: Mechanic, Autocentre Colleagues
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £24,825 - £29,500 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Lodge Tyres Commercial

• 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 Peterborough, 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.

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.