Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to perform servicing, repair, and diagnostic work. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience. This role offers great benefits, including discounts on products and services, annual leave, and career development opportunities. Join us to be part of an expanding and inclusive workplace where your skills will help get the nation back on the move.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off most Halfords products

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Health Cash Plan

Access to hybrid training

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Experienced in diagnostic work on brakes, steering/suspension, engine.
• Ability to perform complex repairs like clutches and timing belt replacements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work on vehicles.
• Perform diagnostics in vehicle electrics, brake steering, and suspension systems.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Repair skills

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

We're the UK's largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience.
• 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.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most of 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

Career Development

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.