T2 Vehicle Technician – Full‑time, Gloucester

About the role

Join Halfords Autocentres as a Vehicle Technician in Gloucester. You will be supported to obtain an MOT Tester licence, with a salary uplift on successful completion, and will work five days a week in a busy service centre.

Key responsibilities

• Perform complex repairs such as clutch and timing‑belt replacements and carry out advanced diagnostics on electrical, braking, steering and suspension systems.
• Conduct MOT tests to DVSA standards once qualified and record results accurately.
• Deliver a full range of vehicle maintenance and repair work, ensuring each vehicle meets the highest safety and quality standards.
• Provide routine servicing and address customer enquiries related to vehicle condition.

Required profile

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Minimum four years’ experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanic in a workshop environment.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than nine penalty points.
• Willingness to undertake MOT Tester training and achieve the qualification.

Required skills

• Advanced diagnostic techniques for vehicle systems.
• Clutch and timing‑belt replacement.
• Electrical, braking, steering and suspension system repair.
• MOT testing to DVSA standards.

What we offer

• On‑target earnings up to £41,240 per year (base up to £34,640 plus uncapped bonus).
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave.
• Up to 50 % discount on garage bills and 25 % off Halfords retail products.
• Discounts on groceries, insurance, restaurants and more.
• Trade‑price bike purchase and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Financial‑planning support via Wagestream and access to up to 30 % of salary in advance.
• 24/7 GP access and health cash plan.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and Share‑save scheme with a 20 % discount on shares.