Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Halfords is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join their flagship centre in Milton Keynes. You will be responsible for servicing and diagnosing vehicle issues, working with a dedicated team and benefiting from extensive career development opportunities. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and various employee benefits in a growing automotive service business.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Discounts on garage bills and Halfords products

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access, 364 days a year

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work and complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work on vehicles.
• Perform diagnostics on vehicle electrics and suspension systems.

Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostic Work

Repair Skills

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

• £29,607 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 per 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.

As a Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic, you will be already skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You’ll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems.

This is a really exciting time to join. Milton Keynes is soon to be one of our flagship centres. This isn’t your average centre; it will be 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 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 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine) and more complex repair and replacements (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket, brakes, electrical)

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.