Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Garage discounts up to 50%

Product discounts 25%

Family & Friends discounts

Trade price bike & Cycle to Work

Wagestream access to salary in advance

GP access 24/7

Share save scheme

Health cash plan

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Halfords Group in Newport is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to service, repair and replace components, with the ability to handle complex tasks such as clutches, timing belts, and diagnostics across electrics, brakes, steering and suspension.

The role requires a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time‑served experience, plus a full UK driving licence (≤9 points). Benefits and progression opportunities are available within Halfords Autocentres.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Must have a full driving 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).

Responsibilities

• As a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic, you will be skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work.
• You’ll 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.

Skills

Diagnostic work

Vehicle maintenance

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full UK driving licence with ≤9 points

Job description

Job no: 566836
Work type: Full time
Site: Newport
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Newport
Salary: £39,600 per year
Business Area: Autocentres

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.

We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.