Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords Group PLC; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK automotive services company based in Lancashire is seeking a qualified Vehicle Service Technician. Responsibilities include performing vehicle services and repairs, with an emphasis on career progression and training. The ideal candidate must have relevant qualifications and a full driver's license. This full-time position offers a salary of £29,607 per annum plus bonuses and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on various services and products

Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services.
• Perform follow-up repair and replacement work including tyres, brakes, and suspension.
• Opportunity to progress career with access to ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Time served experience

Full drivers licence with no more than 9 points

Experience of delivering interim, full and major services

Job description

Apply now Job no: 560872
Work type: Full time
Site: Preston
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Lancashire
Salary: £29,607 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

• £29,607 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week(This centre only trades on Sunday's for 10 weeks each year)
• 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.

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