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Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

£23k per annum
Full-time

Comprising a base salary of £23,000.

  • An uncapped monthly bonus scheme.
  • Part time 27hrs/week 
  • 5 days a week
  • Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

Here at Halfords, we’re looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our team. If you’re an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you.

As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you’ll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, you’ll ensure every job is done to the highest standard.

Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

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. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

Skills and experience

  • Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience)
  • Valid MOT Testing Licence
  • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points

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.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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