Vehicle Technician

PageUp People Limited; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks leave

Refer a friend bonus

Garage bill discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

Halfords in Bournemouth is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to service and repair vehicles. You will handle tasks from routine servicing to clutch and timing belt replacements and vehicle diagnostics.

The role requires a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, plus a clean UK driving licence. Join a team that supports career growth with hybrid training and various staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or time served equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic capable of diagnostic work and complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repair and replacement work including clutches and timing belts.
• Diagnose issues in braking, steering and suspension, engines and electricals.
• Perform complex repairs and replacements (coolant, injectors, head gasket, brakes).

Skills

Diagnostics

Driving Licence

Experience as Technician

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Job no: 568538

Work type: Full time

Site: Bournemouth

Categories: Mechanic

Location: Dorset

Salary: £36,620 - £43,220 per year

Business Area: Autocentres

• On-target earnings up to £43,220.
• Comprising a base salary of up to £36,620.
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 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.

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.

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.

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.