Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group PLC; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service provider in the UK as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. This exciting role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, providing essential maintenance and repair services. You'll utilize your skills in diagnostics and complex repairs, while enjoying a range of benefits including generous discounts, annual leave, and career progression opportunities. With a focus on electric mobility and motoring services, this is a great opportunity to be part of an evolving industry. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey!

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme with 20% discount

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic.
• Ability to carry out complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing and repair work on vehicles, including diagnostics.
• Perform complex repairs on various vehicle systems.

Skills

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine)

Complex repair and replacements (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket)

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

Apply now Job no: 556591
Work type: Full time
Site: Liverpool
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £30,339 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

• £30,339 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (this centre only trades on Sundays for 10 weeks each year)
• 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)

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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