Vehicle Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service and repair business as a Vehicle Service Technician. You will be responsible for performing various vehicle services and repairs, while enjoying a competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and numerous employee benefits including discounts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Health Cash Plan for wellbeing services

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Full driver’s license with no more than 9 points.
• Experience in delivering interim, full, and major services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full, and major services.
• Follow-up repair and replacement work on tyres, brakes, transmission, and suspension.

Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Driving

Service Delivery

Education

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Job Description

£29,607 per annum bonus. Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 per 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, offering great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Role: Qualified Mechanic or Technician – Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician, where you will carry out interim, full, and major services, as well as follow-up repair and replacement work.

Responsibilities include: Tyres, brakes, transmission, steering, suspension, among others.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most Halfords products in our 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
• Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan for wellbeing services and healthcare cost claims
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will have opportunities for career progression, including access to hybrid training, ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications.

Skills and Experience:

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

Why Halfords? We’re expanding rapidly, focusing on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the largest automotive service, maintenance, and repair business.

Join us and be part of our success in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure if you meet all criteria? We encourage you to apply anyway!

At Halfords, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, embracing our One Halfords Family.