T2 Vehicle Technician

Halfords•Cheshire, NH

15h•£34,000 - £42,800

About The Position

Halfords Autocentres is hiring a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to perform servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work. The role involves more complex jobs such as clutch and timing belt replacements, as well as diagnostics across vehicle electrical, braking, steering, and suspension systems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete funded MOT Tester training if they do not already hold the qualification; a salary increase is available on successful completion. Once qualified, the technician will carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repairs, helping ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard and customers remain safe on the road. The position is five days a week. On-target earnings are up to £42,800, comprising a base salary of £34,000–£36,000 and an uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,800 per year. Halfords offers opportunities to progress through hybrid training, ATA qualifications, and MOT Tester training.

Requirements

Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
At least 4 years of Vehicle Technician/Mechanic experience in a workshop environment.
Full driving licence with no more than 9 points.
Experience carrying out diagnostic work and complex repairs and replacements.
Willingness to undertake MOT Tester training and qualification.

Responsibilities

Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance.
Perform repairs and replacements, including complex work such as clutch and timing belt replacements.
Diagnose faults across vehicle electrical, braking, steering, and suspension systems.
After qualifying, carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards.
Complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work, from routine servicing and advanced diagnostics to complex repairs.
Help ensure vehicles are maintained and repaired to a high standard and customers are kept safe on the road.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ annual leave.
Up to 50% off garage bills at Halfords Autocentres and 25% off most Halfords retail products.
Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more.
Family & Friends Discount Events.
Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike and enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
Financial planning support via Wagestream, including access to up to 30% of salary in advance.
GP access 24 hours a day, 364 days a year.
Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares.
Health Cash Plan for wellbeing services and healthcare cost claims.
Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
Funded MOT Tester qualification and salary uplift on successful completion.
Uncapped monthly bonus scheme.
Access to hybrid training and ATA qualifications.