Trainee Tyre Technician

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

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Shefford is looking for a Trainee Tyre Technician to undertake a training program lasting 6-12 months. You will learn tyre fitting and repair for various vehicles while being mentored by experienced colleagues. This role requires a passion for the automotive industry and excellent customer service skills. Benefits include uncapped bonuses, discounts, and access to health and financial planning services.

Benefits

50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain relevant qualifications in tyre fitting.
• Must possess customer service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Technician training program lasting 6-12 months.
• Be mentored by an experienced colleague.
• Learn to fit & repair tyres for various vehicles.

Skills

Passion for working in the automotive industry

Strong customer service skills

Flexibility and willingness to work overtime

Full, current driving licence

Job description

Trainee Tyre Technician

Job no: 561822

Work type: Full time

Site: Shefford

Categories: Mechanic, Autocentre Colleagues

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: £22,880 - £28,000 per annum + bonus

Business Area: Lodge Tyres Commercial

• £22,880 - £28,000 per annum
• 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

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!

• You will complete our Technician training program, 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 earthmover
• Adopt a customer service focus in everything you do

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 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 Schemeamp; Life Assurance

Skills & Experience:

• Passion for working in the automotive industry and willing 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'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.