Vehicle Technician

Halfords Group PLC; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Halfords Group PLC is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to work full time at their Scarborough site. The position requires significant skills in vehicle maintenance and repair, along with an inclusive workplace culture. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, an uncapped bonus potential, and various employee benefits aimed at career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

Discount on Halfords products

Financial planning support via Wagestream

GP Access, 364 days a year

Join the Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 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 and complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Ability to perform complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements.
• Diagnostics in vehicle electrics, brake steering, and suspension systems.

Skills

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Diagnostic work

Repair and replacements

Education

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

Apply now Job no: 558798
Work type: Full time
Site: Scarborough
Categories: Mechanic
Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £30,339 - £32,000 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

• Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• This centre is closed on Sundays
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

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.

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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