Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services company in the UK is seeking a Vehicle Service Technician. You will perform interim, full, and major services along with necessary repair and replacement work. Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance, a full driving licence, and experience with automotive services. The role offers competitive salary and an ambitious training program for career progression.

Benefits

Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 yearly

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Discounts on garage bills and Halfords products

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services as well as follow up repair and replacement work.
• Work on tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full driving licence with no more than 9 points

Experience in delivering interim, full and major services

Job description

Overview

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• Job no: 558969
• Work type: Full time
• Site: Bristol
• Categories: Mechanic
• Location: South Gloucestershire
• Salary: £29,607 per annum + bonus
• Business Area: Autocentres

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications and Skills

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

Benefits

• £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
• 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

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.

Progression and Training

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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