Vehicle Service Technician

Halfords Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Swindon is looking for a Vehicle Service Technician to perform interim, full, and major services on vehicles, along with repair work. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and a full driver’s license. This position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum plus bonuses, along with various employee benefits including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Up to 50% off garage bills

25% off Halfords products

Discounts on groceries and shopping

Financial planning support

GP Access 24/7

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Experience in delivering interim, full and major services.
• Must possess a full driver’s license with minimal points.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interim, full and major services.
• Perform follow-up repair and replacement work including brakes and suspension.

Skills

Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Experience in service and repairs

Full driver’s licence with no more than 9 points

Job description

Overview

Apply now Job no: 561400
Work type: Full time
Site: Swindon
Categories: Mechanic
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £30,000 per annum + bonus
Business Area: Autocentres

We’re the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Responsibilities

• Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician where you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow up repair and replacement work.
• Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 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
• Experience of delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air con service etc)

Benefits

• 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.

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 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.