Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries, insurance, etc

Trade Price Bike & Cycle to Work

Job summary

Halfords in Chelmsford is hiring a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. You will service and repair vehicles, and progress to more complex tasks including clutches, timing belts, and diagnostics across electrics, brakes, steering and suspension.

Candidates should hold Level 3 LV Maintenance and Repair (or experience) and a full driving licence with ≤9 points. A strong diagnostic ability and willingness to develop ATA/MOT qualifications are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience carrying out diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine) and more complex repair/replacement work (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket, brakes, electrical).

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Perform more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics.
• Diagnose and fix issues in electrics, brakes, steering, suspension, and engine systems.

Skills

Diagnostics

Licence: Full

Repair experience

Education

Level 3 LV Maintenance

Job description

Job no: 567851
Work type: Full time
Site: Chelmsford
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Essex
Salary: £32,790 - £45,000 per year
Business Area: Autocentres

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.