Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Location: Hampshire, Hampshire, GB, GU32 1BP

Application Deadline: 2026-11-14 21:23:47.983

Compensation and Benefits

• On-target earnings up to £44,700


• Comprising a base salary of £34,640 - £38,100


• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 per year


• 5 days a week (the centre is closed on a Sunday)


• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)


• Please note that while this vacancy is advertised in Totton, opportunities may be based across the wider Southampton area.

About the Role

We are the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance, and repair business, offering great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme. As a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic, you will be already skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You’ll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutches, timing belt replacements, and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering, and suspension systems.

Benefits Include

• 5.6 weeks annual leave


• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most of 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 & enroll 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

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 3 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


• Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine) and more complex repair and replacements (coolant/diesel injectors, head gasket, brakes, electrical)

About Us

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. We are 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 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 £44,700 Comprising a base salary of £34,640 - £38,100 An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,600 per year 5 days a week (the centre is closed on a Sunday) Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme T&Cs apply Please note that while this vacancy is advertised in Totton, opportunities may be based across the wider Southampton area. Were the UKs largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. As a Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic, you will be already skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. Youll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems. 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 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points Experienced Technician/Mechanic able to carry out diagnostic work (brakes, steering/suspension, engine) and more complex repair and replacements (coolant/diesel
injectors, head gasket, brakes, electrical) National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. 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. TPBN1_UKTJ