Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Employee discounts on garage bills

Pension scheme & Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Halfords Garage Services in Canterbury is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to service and repair vehicles to high standards within our Fusion centre. You will perform diagnostics, clutches and timing belt work, and tackle complex repairs across electrics, brakes and suspension.

You should hold a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent) or have time-served experience, plus a valid UK driving licence with few points. A proactive, customer‑focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
• Must have a full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points
• Experience as a Technician/Mechanic with diagnostic capabilities (brakes, steering/suspension, engine) and complex repairs

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Perform diagnostics and complex repairs (clutches, timing belts, electrics, brakes, steering and suspension).
• Progress and improve skills through training and ATA/MOT qualifications.

Skills

Level 3 LV Maintenance & Repair

Full UK driving licence

Diagnostic experience

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

• Job no: 569040
• Work type: Full time
• Site: Canterbury
• Categories: Mechanic
• Location: Kent
• Salary: £35,000 - £41,900 per year
• Business Area: Autocentres

• On-target earnings up to £41,900
• Comprising a base salary up to £35,000
• 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.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel. 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.