Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Garage discounts

Product discounts

Family & Friends discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Halfords is looking for a Vehicle Service Technician at our Bracknell Autocentre. You will carry out interim, full and major services, plus follow-up repairs such as tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension.

We offer 5.6 weeks of annual leave, strong discounts on garage bills and products, plus a comprehensive benefits package and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services and related repair work.
• Perform tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension tasks as required.
• Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician to support service delivery.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance &

Full UK driving licence (no more than

Education

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

• Job no: 568383
• Work type: Full time
• Site: Bracknell
• Categories: Mechanic
• Location: National
• Salary: £35,910 - £xxx per year
• Business Area: Autocentres

• On-target earnings up to £40,410
• Comprising a maximum base salary of £35,910
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £4,500 per year
• 5 days a week (the centre is closed on a Sunday)
• 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.