Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician

Location: Basildon, Essex, GB, SS14 2

Application deadline: 2026-12-12T12:17:20.813

Date posted: 2026-09-13T00:00:00

Salary and Benefits:

• On-target earnings up to £45,000


• Comprising a base salary of £32,790 - £38,100


• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,900 per year.


• Were the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering great career opportunities and benefits.


• 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 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
  
  
  
  

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 and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems.

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)

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 £45,000 Comprising a base salary of £32,790 - £38,100 An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,900 per year. 5 days a week (closed on Sunday's) Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme T&Cs Apply 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) 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