Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company is seeking a Vehicle Service Technician to join their Portsmouth Fusion centre. This role involves performing interim, full, and major services, alongside repair work such as brakes, transmission, and suspension. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in vehicle maintenance. Competitive compensation package includes an average uncapped bonus and various employee benefits.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and outings

Financial planning support

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience of delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services and any follow up repair and replacement work.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Time served experience

Full drivers licence with no more than 9 points

Experience in delivering interim, full and major services

Brakes and suspension component replacement

Job description

Overview

• £29,607 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 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; 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.

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, amongst others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services and any follow up repair and replacement work (e.g., tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others)

Benefits

• 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

Skills and experience

• Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
• Must have a full drivers 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.