Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords; Bedford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking automotive service leader as a Vehicle Service Technician in Bedford. This role offers the opportunity to work in a flagship center equipped with the latest facilities, ensuring a first-class customer experience. You'll be part of a skilled team, performing essential vehicle services and repairs, while benefiting from an uncapped bonus scheme and extensive career progression opportunities. With a focus on electric mobility and motoring services, this is an exciting time to contribute to a growing business that values diversity and inclusivity. If you're passionate about vehicles and customer service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Family & Friends Discount Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial planning support

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme with discounts

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Experience in delivering major services and repairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services on vehicles.
• Perform repair and replacement work on brakes, tyres, and more.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full drivers licence

Experience in vehicle servicing

Repair and replacement work experience

Education

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

Apply now Job no: 553440
Work type: Full time
Site: Bedford
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £29,592-£32,000 per year + bonus
Business Area: National Tyres and Autocare

• Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s 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 Halfords 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. Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.

This is a really exciting time to join. Bedford is soon to be one of our flagship centres. This isn’t your average centre; it will be upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first-class customer experience and a great working environment.

Supported by a workshop controller you’ll work amongst a team of skilled technicians and fitters, along with dedicated customer services advisors to make it a seamless customer experience.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• 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
• 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 – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

Skills and experience:

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

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 diversity within our one Halfords Family.