Trainee Tyre Technician

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

Job summary

A large automotive service provider in the UK is looking for a qualified Vehicle Tyre Fitter. The role involves completing training to fit and repair tyres across various vehicle types, maintaining a strong customer-service focus. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, a wide range of employee benefits, and the opportunity to grow within the company.

Benefits

Discounts on Halfords products

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Uncapped bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain relevant qualifications.
• Experience as an intern is a relevant asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Technician training programme lasting 6-12 months.
• Fit and repair tyres including various types of vehicles.
• Maintain a customer-service focus in all tasks.

Skills

Passion for working in the automotive industry

Strong customer-service skills

Flexibility and willingness to work overtime

Full current driving licence

Job description

Salary & Benefits

• £22,880 – £28,000 per annum
• Uncapped bonus scheme including overtime & call‑out rates
• Mobile role: van, tools & PPE provided
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00‑17:00, Saturday 08:00‑12:00

Are you interested in becoming a qualified Vehicle Tyre Fitter and taking the next step in your career? If so then 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!

About the Role

• You will complete our Technician training programme, which will last 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 vehicles
• Adopt a customer‑service focus in everything you do

Company Overview

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 Auto Centres and 25% off most 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

• 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

Not sure you meet all the criteria – we 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.

Required Experience

• Intern (as an example of a relevant experience)

Key Skills

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

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Experience Required: years (unspecified)
• Vacancy: 1
• Yearly Salary: £22,880 – £28,000