T2 Vehicle Technician

T2 Vehicle Technician

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GB, GL50 3

Job Details

On-target earnings up to £41,240 comprising a base salary up to £34,640. 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 (This centre is closed on Sundays).

About the Role

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 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

Career Development

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.

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On-target earnings up to £41,240 Comprising a base salary up to £34,640 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 (This centre is closed on Sundays) Looking to take the next step in your career? Join Halfords Autocentres as a Vehicle Technician, where youll have the opportunity to gain your MOT Tester licence, if not currently held. Well 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? Were in an exciting chapter rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. Were the UKs leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UKs 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. JBRP1_UKTJ