Trainee Tyre Technician

Halfords Careers; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Trade Price Bike

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary advance via Wagestream

Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Halfords Commercial Fleet Services is the UK's largest Commercial Vehicle Tyre service provider and part of the Halfords Group. As part of our team you will learn tyre fitting across a range of vehicles and receive structured training. A full driving licence is required and overtime may be available.

You will be mentored by a skilled colleague and supported by our dedicated Training Team as you progress through the 6–12 month technician program.

Qualifications

• Passion for working in the automotive industry and willingness to obtain relevant qualifications.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime.
• Must possess a full, current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Learn to fit & repair tyres including car, van, truck, agricultural, industrial and earthmover.
• Adopt a customer service focus in everything you do.
• Complete our Technician training program lasting 6–12 months.
• Be mentored by an experienced colleague and supported by our Training Team.

Skills

Automotive industry passion

Customer service

Overtime flexibility

Full driving licence

Job description

• £24,825 - £29,500 per annum
• Uncapped bonus scheme, including Overtime & Call-out rates
• Mobile role – Van, Tools & PPE provided
• Monday to Friday 08.00 – 17.00, Saturday 08.00 – 12.00

Are you interested in becoming a qualifiedVehicle Tyre Fitter and taking the next step in your career? If so, then look no further - apply today to the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. We offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

• You will complete our Technician training program, which will last between 6 - 12 months
• Be mentored by an experienced colleague and supported by our dedicated Training Team.
• Learn to fit & repair tyres including car, van, truck, agricultural, industrial and earthmover
• Adopt a customer service focus in everything you do

Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) is the UK's largest CommercialVehicle Tyre service provider. As part of the Halfords Group, HCFS was formed by acquiring three large entities: Lodge, McConechys, and Universal, alongside some previous independent tyre management services enabling us to offer nationwide coverage for our customers.

Benefits Include:

• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills & Experience:

• Passion for working in the automotive industry and willing to obtain the relevant qualifications
• Strong customer service skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime.
• Must possess a full, current driving licence

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.