Vehicle Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Aldershot is seeking a Vehicle Service Technician to perform services and repairs on vehicles. You will conduct interim, full, and major maintenance work, supporting customers and ensuring their safety. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, along with a valid driver's license. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and various benefits including discounts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on various products and services

Family & Friends Discount Events

Financial planning support

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience.
• Must have a full driver's licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services.
• Perform work such as tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension.
• Support customers with service needs.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Experience with tyres, brakes, and suspension

Customer support

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Vehicle Service Technician at Halfords. Salary £30,354 - £30,648 per annum with an average uncapped bonus of £3,600 per year. 5 days a week (Centre is closed on Sunday). Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&Cs apply. We’re the UK’s largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. Qualified Mechanic or Technician? Join us as a Vehicle Service Technician where you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow-up repair and replacement work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services, along with any follow-up repair and replacement work.
• Perform work such as tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.
• Support customers with service needs and contribute to the Team’s goals.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in Autocentres and 25% off most Halfords products in retail stores
• Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• 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
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – wellbeing services and healthcare cost recovery
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Opportunity to progress your career with hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
• Must have a full driver’s licence with no more than 9 points
• Experience delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (e.g., brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air conditioning service)

Why Halfords?

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business.

Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. 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 within our one Halfords Family.