Vehicle Service Technician

May 29, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Job Details

  • Job no: 565394
  • Work type: Full time
  • Site: Oban
  • Categories: Mechanic
  • Location: Argyll and Bute
  • Business area: Autocentres

Salary and Working Hours

  • £33,830 per annum (plus an average uncapped bonus of £3,900 per year with potential to earn more)
  • 5 days a week
  • Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – terms & conditions apply

Benefits

  • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
  • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most 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 – access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
  • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Responsibilities

As a Vehicle Service Technician you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow up repair and replacement work. Work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, among others.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must have Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent, or time served experience
  • Must have a full driver’s licence with no more than 9 points
  • Experience delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air con service, etc.)

Career Progression

You will have many opportunities to progress your career at Halfords, including access to hybrid training plus ATA & MOT Tester qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

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