Vehicle Technician

Halfords; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Vehicle Service Technician in a dynamic environment focused on providing top-notch automotive services. This role offers the chance to work at cutting-edge Fusion centres, ensuring a first-class customer experience. With opportunities for career progression, access to hybrid training, and qualifications, you will be part of the UK's largest automotive service provider. Enjoy a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, and a wide range of benefits including discounts and financial planning support. If you have the right qualifications and a passion for the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Family & Friends Discount Events

Trade Price Bike opportunity

Financial planning support via Wagestream

24/7 GP Access

Share save scheme with 20% discount

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in vehicle maintenance.
• Experience in delivering various vehicle services and repairs required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full, and major vehicle services and repairs.
• Work on tyres, brakes, transmission, steering, and suspension.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full driver's license

Experience in delivering vehicle services

Education

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

Apply now Job no: 554444
Work type: Full time
Site: Torquay
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Devon
Salary: £31,354-£31,648 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

• Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

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.

Qualified Mechanic or Technician? Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician where you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow up repair and replacement work. Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.

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 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points
• Experience of delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air con service etc)

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.