Vehicle Technician

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 4,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive services is seeking a qualified Vehicle Service Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in state-of-the-art facilities, providing top-notch customer service and a supportive work environment. With a focus on career progression, you'll have access to hybrid training and essential qualifications, including ATA & MOT Tester certifications. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, discounts, and a robust bonus scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the automotive sector while advancing your career.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Family & Friends Discount Events

Financial planning support

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme with 20% discount

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Full driver's licence with no more than 9 points required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full, and major services on vehicles.
• Perform repairs and replacements on brakes, suspension, and steering.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full driver's licence

Experience in vehicle servicing and repairs

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

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Client:

Halfords

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

• Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

This is a really exciting time to join our Halfords Garage Services team. You will be working at one of our new Fusion centres, which 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.

Qualified Mechanic or Technician? Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician, where you will carry out interim, full, and major services, as well as any follow-up repair and replacement work. Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering, and suspension, among others.

Benefits Include:

• 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

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time-served experience
• Must have a full driver's licence with no more than 9 points
• Experience of delivering interim, full, and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (brakes, suspension, and steering component replacement, air con service, etc.)

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.