Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Bridgend is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join their innovative team. The role involves servicing, repairs, and complex tasks like clutches and diagnostics. Competitive salary of £32,000 plus uncapped bonuses are offered, along with extensive benefits including generous vacation, retail discounts, and health support. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and a clean driving license. Join us in this exciting period of growth within the UK's largest automotive service business.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off most Halfords products

Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, days out

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access 24/7

20% discount on shares

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Full driver’s licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to perform diagnostic work and complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Fluent in servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Able to carry out complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements.
• Conduct diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics and brake systems.

Skills

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full driver’s licence with no more than 9 points

Diagnostic work experience (brakes, steering/suspension, engine)

Complex repair/replacement experience

Job description

Vehicle Technician

£32,000 per annum + bonus

Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (potential to earn more)

5 days a week

Earn extra with our referral a friend scheme – T&C’s apply

This is a really exciting time to join our Halfords Garage Services team. You will be working at one of our new Fusion centres; it will be upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first‑class customer experience and a great working environment.

We're the UK's largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Responsibilities

As a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic, you will be fluent in servicing and repair/replacement work, and able 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 Autocentres and 25% off most Halfords products in retail stores
• Discounts on 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 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 – access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Skills and experience

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, or time served experience
• Full driver’s licence with no more than 9 points
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine) and complex repair/replacement (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.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We 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.

Halfords Bridgend, UK

Permanent