Halfords
Vehicle Technician
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Vehicle Technician
Vehicle Technician / Mechanic
- On-target earnings up to £38,700 per year
- Comprising a base salary of £32,000
- Uncapped monthly bonus scheme (average additional earnings of £6,700 per year)
- Working hours: 5 days a week
- Refer a friend scheme – T&C’s apply
As a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic, you will already be skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. Your role includes:
- Carrying out diagnostics across key areas like:
- Vehicle electrics
- Brake systems
- Steering and suspension
- Performing complex tasks such as:
- Clutch replacements
- Timing belt replacements
- Engine repairs (coolant, diesel injectors, head gasket replacements)
Benefits
- 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
- Discounts:
- Up to 50% off garage bills in Autocentres
- 25% off most Halfords retail products
- Coupons for groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more
- Trade truck/partner benefits:
- Family & Friends Discount Events
- Cycle to Work Scheme with access to trade price bikes
- Financial support:
- Financial planning via Wagestream (up to 30% of salary advanced)
- Health & wellbeing:
- GP access (364 days/year, 24/7)
- Health Cash Plan (wellbeing services + healthcare cost reimbursement)
- Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
- Share Save Scheme with 20% discount on company shares
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Career Development
- Opportunity to progress through:
- Hybrid training programmes
- ATA qualification
- MOT Tester qualification
Skills & Experience
- Qualification or experience:
- Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)
- Trade certifications
- Mechanic/Technician with servicing & repair experience
- Licensing:
- Full valid driver’s licence with no more than 9 points
- Required competence:
- Rebuild & diagnostics skills in:
- Brakes
- Steering & suspension
- Engines
- Ability to handle:
- Replacement of coolant/diesel injectors, head gaskets
- Rebuild & diagnostics skills in:
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Why Join Halfords?
- UK’s largest automotive service/maintenance business.
- Focus on accelerating electric mobility & motoring services.
- Number-one retailer of:
- Cycling products & services
- Motoring products
- Join Halfords and help drive Britain’s return to the roads safely and sustainably.
“Not sure you meet all criteria? Take the wheel anyway!”
- Inclusivity promise:
- Equal opportunities employer
- Unreserved welcome to applicants from all backgrounds
- Emphasis on diversity within the Halfords family.
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