Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group PLC; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is seeking a Vehicle Service Technician in Bridgend. This full-time role includes performing various vehicle services and repairs. The ideal candidate should have a Level 2 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience. With a salary of £29,607 plus bonuses, this position offers excellent benefits, including generous discounts and a health cash plan.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discount on Halfords products

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.
• Experience of delivering interim, full, and major services plus relevant repair work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full, and major services.
• Perform follow-up repair and replacement work including tyres, brakes, transmission.
• Deliver high-quality customer service at the Fusion centre.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full driver's license with no more than 9 points

Experience in delivering services and relevant repair work

Job description

Apply now Job no: 561057
Work type: Full time
Site: Bridgend
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Bridgend
Salary: £29,607 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Service Technician to join our team at Bridgend. You will be working at one of our new Fusion centres, which will be upgraded with the latest facilities to provide 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.

Qualified Mechanic or Technician? As a Vehicle Service Technician, you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow-up repair and replacement work. This includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most of 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

Skills and experience

• 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 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.