Vehicle Technician

JR United Kingdom; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service provider in the UK, where you will utilize your skills as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a rapidly growing company focused on motoring services and electric mobility. Enjoy a range of benefits including an average uncapped bonus, discounts on products, and a supportive environment for career progression. Be part of a diverse team committed to getting the nation safely back on the move while enjoying excellent perks and a fulfilling career path.

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

GP Access 24/7

Family & Friends Discount Events

Share save scheme with discount on shares

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Ability to carry out complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and repair work on vehicles.
• Conduct diagnostics on vehicle electrics and suspension systems.

Skills

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine)

Complex repair and replacements

Full driver's license

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

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• 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)

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.