Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group PLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Halfords as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic at one of our Fusion centres in Bristol. You will play a crucial role in servicing and repairing vehicles with access to the latest facilities and a supportive working environment. With a strong emphasis on career advancement and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the UK's largest Automotive service provider.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Discounts on garage bills and Halfords products

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Health Cash Plan

GP Access 24/7

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Opportunities for career progression

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience.
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic with ability to carry out diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work on vehicles.
• Perform complex tasks including clutches and timing belt replacements.
• Conduct diagnostics on vehicle electrics and other critical systems.

Skills

Diagnostic work

Servicing and repair

Vehicle electrics

Brake systems

Steering and suspension

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

• £28,577 - £32,192 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer 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.

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.

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.