Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive services is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join their innovative Fusion centres. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with the latest facilities and provide exceptional customer service. You will perform a variety of tasks, including diagnostics and complex repairs, while enjoying a range of benefits such as generous discounts, health plans, and career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about vehicles and eager to advance your career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect chance to make your mark in a rapidly growing field.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access, 24/7

Share save scheme with 20% discount

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Experienced Technician able to carry out diagnostic work and complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work on vehicles.
• Carry out complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements.

Skills

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine)

Complex repair and replacements (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket)

Full drivers licence

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

• £35,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• 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.

As a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic, you will be 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.