Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Woking; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills in Autocent

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries, shopping, and餐

Family & Friends Discount Events

Trade Price Bike & Cycle to Work

Wagestream salary access

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Job summary

Halfords Garage Services is recruiting Vehicle Technicians/Mechanics to join our Fusion centre in the UK. You will service, repair and replace components, handle complex tasks such as clutches and timing belts, and perform diagnostics across electrics, brakes, steering and suspension.

We offer a base salary up to £34,640, an uncapped monthly bonus averaging £6,600 per year, and on-target earnings up to £41,240. Enjoy 5.6 weeks’ holiday, generous staff discounts, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served experience.
• Must have a full driving 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.
• Undertake more complex tasks such as clutch and timing belt replacements and diagnostics.
• Handle diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brakes, steering and suspension.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Diagnostic skills

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

• Comprising a maximum base salary of £34,640
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 per year
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s apply

• On-target earnings up to £41,240
• Comprising a maximum base salary of £34,640
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 per year
• 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 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.

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.