Vehicle Technician

Job no: 567736 Work type: Full time Site: Colchester Categories: Mechanic Location: Essex Salary: £32,790 - £45,000 per year Business Area: Autocentres 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 We're the UK's 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. 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. 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? 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Halfords