Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group PLC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,339 - 33,119; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Family & Friends Discount Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial planning support

24/7 GP Access

Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service provider as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic, where your skills in servicing and complex repairs will be valued. This position offers a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, and numerous benefits including discounts on products and services. With opportunities for career progression and access to training, you’ll be part of a dynamic team focused on motoring services and electric mobility. If you’re ready to make an impact in a thriving industry, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Experienced in diagnostic work and complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Perform diagnostics on vehicle systems including brakes and electrics.

Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic Work

Full Driver's License

Complex Repair and Replacements

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Apply now Job no: 555881
Work type: Full time
Site: Elgin
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Moray
Salary: £30,339 - £33,119 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

• Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week (This centre is closed on Sundays)
• 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.

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.