Vehicle Service Technician - Halfords

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

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the UK is seeking a Vehicle Service Technician to perform interim, full, and major services, as well as essential repair and replacement work. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent and a full driver's license. The role offers a competitive salary, an average bonus, extensive benefits including 5.6 weeks of annual leave, and a clear pathway for career development within a thriving business environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on products

Financial planning support

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience.
• Must have a full driver's licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience in delivering interim, full and major services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services.
• Perform repair and replacement work on brakes, transmission, steering and suspension.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Full driver's license with no more than 9 points

Experience delivering services and repair work

Job description

£29,607 per annum

Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more)

5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)

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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)

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.