Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group PLC; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Gwynedd is looking for a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. The role entails servicing and diagnostic tasks on vehicles with a competitive salary ranging from £30,339 to £33,119 plus bonuses. Candidates should possess a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience. Join a growing company with excellent career opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Access to healthcare services 24/7

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostics and more complex repairs.
• Must have a full driver's license with no more than 9 points.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repair/replacement work on vehicles.
• Perform complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements.
• Diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics and brake systems.

Skills

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic work experience

Full driver's license with no more than 9 points

Job description

• Job no: 559858
• Work type: Full time
• Site: Bangor
• Categories: Mechanic
• Location: Gwynedd
• Salary: £30,339 – £33,119 per annum + bonus
• Business Area: Autocentres

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 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 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.