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Vehicle Service Technician

3 days ago by Halfords
  • £34,900 per year
  • Haddington, East Lothian, UK
  • Full-time
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Vehicle Service Technician role carrying out interim, full and major vehicle services plus follow-on repairs (tyres, brakes, steering/suspension, transmission). Join Halfords, the UK’s largest automotive service, maintenance and repair business, in a fast-growing motoring services and electric mobility-focused operation. Standout perk is uncapped monthly bonus on top of base pay, plus strong discounts and benefits.

Key skills
Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Level 2 or equivalent)Interim, full and major servicingBrake repair and replacementSteering and suspension component replacementTyres fitting and replacementTransmission repair workAir conditioning serviceFull UK driving licence (max 9 points)Vehicle diagnostics and follow-up repairsATA training / MOT Tester qualification pathway
Pays on-target earnings up to £34,900 (base £31,000 + uncapped monthly bonus averaging ~£3,900/year), in line with UK vehicle technician roles outside major cities.
You'll thrive here if you’re a qualified or time-served mechanic who can confidently deliver servicing and common repair work and wants progression via ATA/MOT training with performance-based bonus.
Why apply
  • Uncapped monthly bonus scheme
  • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
  • Up to 50% off garage bills
  • On-target earnings up to £34,900
  • Comprising a base salary of £31,000
  • An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £3,900 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.

Qualified Mechanic or Technician?? 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.

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 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience
  • Must have a full drivers 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)

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.

Reference: 9131_565723·Original posting
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