Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company in Edinburgh seeks a Vehicle Service Technician. You will perform interim and major services and repairs, including tyres, brakes, and suspension work. Ideal candidates must have a Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience and hold a full driving license. The position offers competitive pay, uncapped bonuses, and extensive benefits, fostering a career-oriented environment focused on growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off most Halfords products

Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance

Family & Friends Discount Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services as well as follow up repair and replacement work.
• Work on tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full drivers license with no more than 9 points

Experience delivering interim, full and major services

Job description

• £29,607 per annum
• 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.

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.