Vehicle Technician

Halfords; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries, insurance, &c.

Trade Price Bike purchase & Cycle to 2

Wagestream earnings access

GP Access 24/7

Share save scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension & Life Assurance

Job summary

Halfords in Colchester (Essex) is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic. The role covers servicing, repairs, and more complex tasks including clutches, timing belts, and diagnostics. A full UK licence and Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance are required.

You’ll join a leading automotive services business with a comprehensive benefits program, progressive training, and opportunities to advance within the Autocentres network.

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.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles including brakes, steering and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repair/replacement work.
• Perform more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics.
• Diagnose vehicle electrics, brakes, steering and suspension systems.

Skills

Level 3 Light Vehicle

Full UK Licence

Vehicle Diagnostics

Brake & Suspension

Job description

Job no: 569194
Work type: Full time
Site: Colchester
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Essex
Salary: £38,100 - £45,000 per year
Business Area: Autocentres

• On-target earnings up to £45,000
• Comprising a base salary up to £38,100
• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,900 per year.
• 5 days a week
• 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.

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.