Vehicle Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Colchester is seeking a Vehicle Service Technician. The role involves carrying out full and major services along with relevant repairs. Qualified candidates with experience in vehicle maintenance are encouraged to apply. The company offers a competitive salary, an uncapped bonus scheme, and numerous employee benefits including discounts and financial planning support.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Financial planning support

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence 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.
• Perform follow up repair and replacement work including brakes and suspension.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Full driving licence

Experience with interim, full and major services

Repair and replacement work knowledge

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Vehicle Service Technician at Halfords

Salary: £29,804 - £30,052 per annum + average uncapped bonus of £3,600 (potential to earn more). Working pattern: 5 days a week (this centre is open on Sundays). Benefits include: 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.

Responsibilities

Carry out interim, full and major services as well as follow up repair and replacement work. This includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.

Skills and Experience / Qualifications

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 of delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air conditioning service, etc).

Benefits

• 5 days a week (centre open on Sundays)
• 5.6 weeks of 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 and 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 – wellbeing services and healthcare cost reimbursement
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Opportunity to progress your career with hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications

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 welcome applications from all backgrounds as part of our One Halfords Family.