Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Eling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Staff discounts on Halfords products

Pension scheme & Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

GP access 24/7

Share save scheme

Job summary

Halfords is seeking an skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to service, repair and diagnose vehicles in our UK Autocentres. You will handle tasks from routine servicing to complex repairs such as clutch and timing belt work, electrical diagnostics and system improvements.

The role offers a base salary of £35,000 with uncapped bonus potential, including an average annual bonus of £6,600, and on-target earnings up to £41,600.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served experience.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience diagnosing brakes, steering/suspension, engine and other systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repair and replacement work including complex tasks.
• Diagnose faults and perform diagnostic testing on vehicles.
• Contribute to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Diagnostic work

Electrics knowledge

Braking & suspension

Team player

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

• On-target earnings up to £41,600
• Comprising a base salary of £35,000
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 per year
• 5 days a week (the centre is closed on a Sunday)
• 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.