Vehicle Technician

Hendrick Motorsport; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service team as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic at Hendrick Motorsport in Cheltenham. You’ll utilize your automotive skills to service and repair vehicles, while enjoying career progression opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package including bonuses, discounts, and wellness support.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Financial planning support

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Access to hybrid training

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Must have a full driver's license with no more than 9 points.
• Experience in diagnostic work and complex repairs required.

Responsibilities

• Skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Carry out complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements.
• Perform diagnostics in vehicle electrics, brake, steering, and suspension.

Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostic Work

Brakes

Steering/Suspension

Electrical Systems

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

• £31.648 - £35,345 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.