Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Vehicle Service Technician, where you'll be at the forefront of automotive service and repair. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of vehicles, performing essential services and repairs that ensure safety and performance. With a commitment to career progression, Halfords provides opportunities for training and obtaining qualifications. Alongside a competitive salary, enjoy an uncapped bonus scheme and a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance. If you're passionate about vehicles and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity 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

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access, 24/7

Share save scheme with 20% discount

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full drivers licence

Experience in delivering vehicle services

Job description

Apply now Job no: 554133
Work type: Full time
Site: Carlisle
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £27,845 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

• Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• This centre is closed on Sundays
• 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.

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.