On-target earnings up to £42,600
Comprising a base salary of £32,000 – £36,000
An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 per year.
Funded MOT Tester qualification with salary uplift on completion
5 days a week
Looking to take the next step in your career? Join Halfords Autocentres as a Vehicle Technician, where you’ll have the opportunity to gain your MOT Tester licence, if not currently held. We’ll support you through this qualification, with a salary increase available on successful completion
As a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic, you’ll already be skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You’ll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutch and timing belt replacements and diagnostics across vehicle electrical, braking, steering and suspension systems.
Once qualified, you’ll also carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics and complex repairs through to routine servicing, you’ll ensure every vehicle is maintained and repaired to the highest standard, helping to keep our customers safely on the road.
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
At Halfords, you’ll be given every opportunity to progress your career. This includes access to hybrid training, ATA qualifications and MOT Tester training from the outset, enabling you to expand your skills and develop your career within the UK’s largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business.
Skills and experience
Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
Minimum 4 years’ Vehicle Technician/Mechanic experience in a workshop environment
Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points
Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work and more complex repairs and replacements
Willing to undertake MOT Tester training & qualification.
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