Vehicle Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Cheltenham is seeking a Vehicle Service Technician. You will perform various vehicle services and repairs while enjoying benefits such as generous annual leave and discounts on products. Ideal candidates should be qualified mechanics with experience in major vehicle servicing. This position offers a career growth pathway and an attractive bonus scheme.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Experience in carrying out major vehicle services and repairs.
• Valid driving licence with strict point requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major vehicle services.
• Complete necessary follow up repairs and replacement work.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Full driving licence with no more than 9 points

Experience in delivering vehicle services and repairs

Job description

Overview

£29,607 - £29,886 per annum. 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 and we offer great career opportunities 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.

Responsibilities

Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.

• Carry out interim, full and major vehicle services
• Complete follow up repairs and replacement work as required

Benefits

• 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 and opportunities 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 to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Opportunity to progress your career with hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications

Skills and Experience

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

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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!

Equal Opportunity

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.