Vehicle Technician

Ayr, Ayrshire - £32k per annum + bonus

Full Time

Posted by: Halfords

Posted: Tuesday, 31 March 2026

£32,000 per annum
Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
5 days a week
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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.

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.

Location Ayr, Ayrshire, UK
Industry Engineering
Rate £32k per annum + bonus
Company Halfords
Contact Click apply
Reference JS9131_564444
Posted Date 3/31/2026 9:34:52 PM
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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.,

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)

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.

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

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