Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Halfords Group as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic in Coventry, where you'll leverage your skills in vehicle maintenance and repair to provide exceptional service. This full-time role offers a salary of £31,648 - £35,345 plus an annual average bonus of £4,800, alongside excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills in Autocentres

25% off most Halfords products

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access, 364 days a year

Join the Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Family & Friends Discount Events

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Must possess a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience with diagnostic work and complex repairs required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs for vehicles.
• Conduct diagnostic work on brakes, steering, suspension, and engine.
• Perform complex repairs such as clutches and timing belts.

Skills

Vehicle Diagnostics

Complex Repairs

Light Vehicle Maintenance

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Apply now Job no: 558317
Work type: Full time
Site: Coventry
Categories: Mechanic, Auto Technician
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £31,648 - £35,345 per annum + bonus
Business Area: National Tyres and Autocare

• 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

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)

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. 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.