Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Staff discounts

Trade price bike

Cycle to Work

Pension & Life

Health & wellness

Job summary

Halfords is seeking a Vehicle Service Technician to perform interim, full and major services, plus follow-up repairs such as tyres, brakes and suspension.

You will work in Halfords Autocentres with a base salary of £31,000 and an uncapped bonus scheme, giving on-target earnings up to £34,900 per year. This role supports career progression and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served experience.
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair work (brakes, suspension, steering, air conditioning).

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services and follow-on repair work.
• Perform tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension related tasks.
• Contribute to safe and efficient vehicle maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Light Vehicle maintenance

Full driving licence

Vehicle service experience

Education

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Salary and Hours

• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £3,900 per year.
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

• On-target earnings up to £34,900
• Comprising a base salary of £31,000
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £3,900 per year.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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)

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. 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.