Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

5.6 weeks annual leave

Employee discounts

Health plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

Halfords is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic in the United Kingdom. You will service and repair vehicles, perform diagnostic work, and handle complex tasks including electrics, brakes, and suspension.

The role offers progression opportunities with hybrid training and ATA/MOT qualifications, plus extensive employee benefits. With an uncapped monthly bonus scheme averaging £6,700 per year and 5 days a week, this position provides a strong earnings potential along with discounts across

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served experience.
• Full driving licence with no more than 9 points.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing brakes, steering/suspension, engine and related components.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work on vehicles.
• Perform diagnostics and tackle complex repairs such as electrics, brakes, and suspension.
• Progress career through hybrid training and ATA/MOT qualifications.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Brake systems

Suspension systems

Engine repair

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,700 per year.
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme - T&C's Apply

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.

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.