Vehicle Technician

Halfords; England; Sur place; GBP 31 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Garage discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream access

GP access

Share save scheme

Health plan

Pension plan

Life assurance

Résumé du poste

Halfords in Luton is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. You’ll be skilled in servicing and repair work, with the ability to carry out diagnostics and more complex tasks such as clutch or timing belt replacements.

You must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time‑served experience, plus a full UK driving licence (≤9 points). We offer 5.6 weeks of annual leave, staff discounts and an uncapped monthly bonus scheme.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Perform servicing, repair and replacement tasks on vehicles.
• Carry out complex work including clutches, timing belts, diagnostics.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, braking, steering and suspension systems.

Connaissances

Vehicle diagnostics

Brake & suspension repair

Electrical systems

Driving licence

Formation

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Description du poste

Job no: 568960
Work type: Full time
Site: Luton
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £31,480 - £43,220 per year
Business Area: National Tyres and Autocare

• On-target earnings up to £43,220
• Comprising a base salary of £31,480 - £36,620
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 per year.
• 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? 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.