Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group PLC; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Halfords as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic in a leading automotive service team at a state-of-the-art Fusion centre in Edinburgh. Be part of an exciting chapter with opportunities for career progression, an uncapped bonus scheme, and a range of benefits including annual leave and health support. Previous experience and a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance required to help drive our success forward.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills in Autocentres

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and more

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to financial planning support

GP Access, 364 days a year

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Full valid driver's license required.
• Experience with diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing and repair/replacement work for vehicles.
• Carry out diagnostic tasks in areas like brakes and electrical systems.
• Handle more complex repairs including clutches and timing belts.

Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic Work

Repair of Brakes

Repair of Steering/Suspension

Engine Work

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Apply now Job no: 558787
Work type: Full time
Site: Edinburgh
Categories: Mechanic, Auto Technician
Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian
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

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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.

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