Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Garage discounts

Cycle to work

Health plan

Pension & life assurance

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Job summary

Halfords is seeking a Vehicle Technician in Southport to service and repair vehicles to the highest standards. You will diagnose and fix issues across brakes, steering, suspension and electrical systems while progressing through ATA and MOT Tester qualifications.

The role offers a base salary of £32,000–£34,000 with an uncapped bonus scheme averaging £7,100 annually and on-target earnings up to £40,800. Working hours are five days a week at our Fusion centre, with benefits and career development

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Perform diagnostics on vehicle systems including electrics, brakes, steering and suspension.
• Carry out complex repairs (e.g., clutches, timing belt) and diagnostics.

Skills

Diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Brakes & suspension

Education

Level 3 LV Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Date: 2026-10-02

Location: Southport, Merseyside, GB, PR8 1

Application deadline: 2026-12-31 15:03:28

Salary: On-target earnings up to £40,800

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. Comprising a base salary of £32,000 - £34,000. An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £7,100 per year.

Working hours: 5 days a week (this centre is closed on Sundays). 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.

Role Overview

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 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.

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.