Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic automotive service team as a Vehicle Service Technician and enjoy a rewarding career with exciting growth opportunities. This role involves performing essential vehicle maintenance and repairs in a state-of-the-art facility designed for a top-notch customer experience. With a strong focus on motoring services and electric mobility, this is your chance to be part of a leading company in the automotive sector. You'll benefit from a competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, and a wide range of perks, including discounts and financial planning support. If you're passionate about vehicles and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Discounts on garage bills

Discounts on Halfords products

Family & Friends Discount Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial planning support

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience in delivering major services and repairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full, and major services on vehicles.
• Perform repairs including brakes, transmission, and suspension work.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full drivers licence

Experience in delivering vehicle services

Job description

Apply now Job no: 553563
Work type: Full time
Site: Borehamwood
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Greater London
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

• 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.

This is a really exciting time to join. Borehamwood is soon to be one of our flagship centres, upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first-class customer experience and a great working environment.

Supported by a workshop controller, you’ll work amongst a team of skilled technicians and fitters, along with dedicated customer services advisors to make it a seamless customer experience.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most of 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 & enroll 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, including access to 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 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.