Vehicle Technician

PageUp People Limited; Grays; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream access

Pension & Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Halfords Autocentres in Grays (Essex) is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to perform servicing and repair work and undertake diagnostics across brakes, steering and suspension. The role offers a generous uncapped bonus scheme and progression opportunities.

You will join the Fusion centre network with modern facilities and a focus on delivering a first-class customer experience. A full driving licence and ATA/MOT qualifications are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served
• Must have full driving licence with no more than 9 points
• Experience diagnosing and repairing brakes, steering and suspension

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and repair work on a range of vehicles
• Carry out complex maintenance tasks such as clutches and timing belts
• Conduct diagnostics on electrical systems and other components

Skills

Diagnostic experience

Electrical systems

Brakes knowledge

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Apply now Job no: 568531
Work type: Full time
Site: Grays
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Essex
Salary: £34,640- £41,540 per year
Business Area: Autocentres

• On-target earnings up to £41,450
• Comprising a base salary of £34,640- £ 38,100
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,900 per year.
• 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.

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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