Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks' annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills in Autocent

25% off most Halfords products in our 

Discounts on groceries, shopping, and餐

Family & Friends Discount Events

Trade Price Bike purchases & Cycle to 

Wagestream - access up to 30% of your

GP Access, 24/7

Share save scheme 20% discount on

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Job summary

Halfords Garage Services is expanding with new Fusion centres designed to deliver a first-class customer experience and a great working environment. You will join a growing team as a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic, performing servicing, repairs and diagnostics with opportunities to handle advanced tasks such as clutch and timing belt replacements.

We offer an uncapped bonus scheme and a path to ATA and MOT Tester qualifications, plus a range of employee benefits and development opportunities within

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or time served experience.
• 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.
• Carry out diagnostic work across vehicle systems (brakes, steering/suspension, engine).
• Tackle complex repairs such as clutches, timing belts, coolant/diesel injectors, head gaskets and electrical issues.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Time served experience

Job description

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.

• Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
• 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.

• 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.