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Mobile Tyre Technician

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3 weeks ago
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Are you an experienced Tyre Fitter/Technician looking for an exciting opportunity as a Mobile Tyre Fitter/Mobile Technician? Look no further!


Within this role you will arrive at your local hub to collect your van and using the smart app, you will be guided through your daily route, being the face of the business meeting customers and carrying out technical work. This role would suit someone who is self-motivated and can work on their own and is forward thinking. By joining one of the UK’s largest automotive services and repair business as a Mobile Tyre Fitter / Mobile Technician, you will be rewarded with incentive lead training, bonus schemes and great career opportunities throughout the group.


•           £30,819.36-£31,871.84 per annum + bonus


•           4 days a week (alternative 5-day option available)


•           Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply.


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.


Skills and experience



  • Experience in Tyre Fitting / Fast Fit
  • A current valid driving licence
  • Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety
  • The drive to provide great customer experiences.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.


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.

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