Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave

Garage discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Salary advance via Wagestream

GP access 24/7

Share save scheme

Job summary

Halfords is expanding its Garage Services team at Fusion centres across the UK. You will be a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic responsible for servicing and repairing vehicles and taking on progressively more complex tasks.

You will work 5 days a week with a base salary of £34,000 – £38,100 and an uncapped monthly bonus averaging £6,900 per year, with on-target earnings up to £40,900. This role emphasises diagnostics and advanced mechanical work.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served experience.
• Must have a full driving licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work and complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work, including diagnostics.
• Handle more complex tasks such as clutch and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in electrics, brakes, steering and suspension.
• Diagnose engine issues and perform repairs including coolant, injectors, head gasket and electrical components.

Skills

Diagnostic work

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

• Comprising a base salary of £34,000 - £ 38,100
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,900 per year.
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply
  

• On-target earnings up to £40,900
• Comprising a base salary of £34,000 - £ 38,100
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,900 per year.
• 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.

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.