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Trainee Tyre Technician

Halfords
£24,825 - £29,500
Northamptonshire
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Start your career as a Commercial Tyre Technician with a training programme including 2 weeks at an Academy in Peterborough.
  • Earn £24,825 - £29,500 per annum, with potential for uncapped bonus, overtime and call-out rates once qualified.
  • Work full-time, Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 and Saturday 08:00-12:00.
  • Requires a full UK driving licence and a willingness to learn.

About the Role

Training Programme

Launch your career as a Commercial Tyre Technician with our industry-leading training programme.

As a Trainee Technician with Halfords CFS, you'll benefit from a unique blend of Academy-based learning and on-the-job experience, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to build a successful career with the UK's largest Commercial Vehicle Tyre service provider.

  • Spend at least 2 weeks at our dedicated Training Academy in Peterborough, with our expert Training Team.
  • Gain hands-on experience and support from a dedicated mentor throughout your development.
  • Learn specialist tyre fitting and repair across a range of commercial, agricultural and industrial vehicles.
  • Once qualified, enjoy an uncapped bonus scheme plus overtime and call-out opportunities.

Note: Travel with likely overnight stays will be required during your initial training period.

Pay & Hours

  • £24,825 - £29,500 per annum
  • Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00, Saturday 08:00 – 12:00
  • Once qualified, earn uncapped bonus, overtime & call-out rate.

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Skills & Experience

  • A full UK driving licence
  • A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and join an on-call rota.
  • A practical approach and the determination to succeed in a hands-on role.

About Halfords Commercial Fleet Services

Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) is the UK's largest Commercial Vehicle Tyre service provider. As part of the Halfords Group, HCFS was formed by acquiring three large entities: Lodge, McConechys, and Universal, alongside some previous independent tyre management services enabling us to offer nationwide coverage for our customers.