Vehicle Technician (Bishop Auckland)

Halfords; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive service company in Bishop Auckland is looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Mechanic. You will be skilled in servicing, repair, and complex tasks like clutches and timing belt replacements. The role offers a competitive salary and a robust bonus scheme, along with 5.6 weeks of annual leave and various discounts on services and products. Join us to help keep the nation on the move in an inclusive environment that embraces diversity.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Financial planning support via Wagestream

Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent or time served experience.
• Must have a full driver's 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 carry out complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics.
• Provide first-class customer experience.

Skills

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Full drivers licence with no more than 9 points

Diagnostic work expertise (brakes, steering/suspension, engine)

Complex repair ability (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket)

Job description

Location : DL14 7QL, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, North East, UK £30,339 - £33,339 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

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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. Were the UKs 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. Youll 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
• 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
• Access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

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? Were in an exciting chapter

rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. Were the UKs leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UKs 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.