Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Hounsdown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Discounts on garage bills

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wagestream salary access

GP 24/7 access

Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Halfords in Totton, Hampshire, is seeking a Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic to service and repair vehicles to a high standard. You will diagnose, replace components, and handle complex tasks like clutches, timing belts, brakes and electrics, with opportunities to pursue ATA & MOT qualifications.

The role is a full-time position with 5 days per week, a competitive salary (£34,640-£44,700) and an uncapped bonus scheme averaging £6,600 per year. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, or time served experience.
• Must have a full driving licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience diagnosing brakes, steering/suspension, engine, and complex repairs (coolant, diesel injectors, head gasket, electrical).

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair work to required standards.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs including brakes, steering/suspension, engine, and electrics.
• Progress to more complex tasks such as clutch and timing belt replacements.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Brakes handling

Suspension/ Steering

Customer service orientation

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Time served experience

Job description

• Job no: 567094
• Work type: Full time
• Site: Totton
• Categories: Mechanic
• Location: Hampshire
• Salary: £34,640 - £44,700 per year
• Business Area: National Tyres and Autocare

• On-target earnings up to £44,700
• Comprising a base salary of £34,640 - £38,100
• 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

Please note that while this vacancy is advertised in Totton, opportunities may be based across the wider Southampton area.

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.

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.