Trainee Tyre Technician

Halfords; Thurso; On-site; GBP 24,824 - 29,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off products

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream advance

Share Save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Job summary

Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) is recruiting a Vehicle Tyre Fitter for our Thurso site, part of the Halfords Group. The role involves joining the UK's largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and completing our Technician training program lasting 6-12 months.

You’ll learn tyre fitting for cars, vans, trucks and more while being mentored by an experienced colleague. Enjoy uncapped bonus opportunities with overtime and call-out rates, and benefits such as vehicle,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete technician training program lasting 6–12 months.
• Be mentored by an experienced colleague and supported by Training Team.
• Learn to fit and repair tyres for car, van, truck, agricultural, industrial and earthmover.
• Adopt a customer service focus in all duties.

Skills

Passion for automotive industry

Flexibility & overtime

Full driving licence

Job description

Job no: 566841
Work type: Full time
Site: Thurso
Categories: Mechanic, Autocentre Colleagues
Location: Highland
Salary: £24,824.80 - £29,500
Business Area: McConechys Commercial

• 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 qualifiedVehicle Tyre Fitter and taking the next step in your career? If so, then look no further - 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 CommercialVehicle 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 Scheme & Life Assurance

Skills & Experience:

• Passion for working in the automotive industry and willing to obtain the relevant qualifications
• 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 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.