Vehicle Technician

Halfords; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Vehicle Technicians to join their dynamic team at new Fusion centres. This role offers the opportunity to work with the latest facilities and provides a first-class customer experience. You will be responsible for servicing and repairing vehicles, tackling complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements, and performing diagnostics on various systems. With a strong focus on career progression, you will have access to hybrid training and qualifications, alongside a competitive salary and an uncapped bonus scheme. Join this exciting chapter and be part of a growing business dedicated to motoring services and electric mobility.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Family & Friends Discount Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme with 20% discount

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Experienced in diagnostics and complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and repair/replacement work on vehicles.
• Carry out diagnostics in vehicle electrics, brakes, and suspension.

Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic Work

Complex Repairs

Full Driver's License

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Time Served Experience

Job description

Apply now Job no: 556100
Work type: Full time
Site: Edinburgh
Categories: Mechanic, Auto Technician
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Salary: £30,339 - £33,119 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)

5 days a week

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.