Vehicle Technician

JR United Kingdom; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company is recruiting Vehicle Technicians/Mechanics to join its flagship centre in Exeter. You will utilize your skills in servicing, repair, and diagnostics to enhance customer experience. With significant career growth opportunities, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic chance to advance your career.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, days out

Family & Friends Discount Events

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance 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 and more complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Carry out complex tasks such as clutches, timing belt replacements.
• Diagnostics in areas like vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems.

Skills

Diagnostic work

Servicing

Repair/replacement

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

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• Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply
• 5 days a week- Monday to Friday
• Voluntary Saturdays paid time and a half

This is a really exciting time to join. Exeter is soon to be one of our flagship centres. This isn’t your average centre; 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)

We are recruiting for a variety of roles including MOT Testers, Vehicle Technicians/ Mechanics for more information contact one of our team on [emailprotected] for more details

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.