CFS - Trainee Car & Van Tyre Technician (Birmingham) - #1670876

Are you interested in becoming a commercial Car & Van Tyre Technician and taking that next step in your career, if so then look no further apply today to the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

• £22,880 - £28,000 plus bonus


• Uncapped bonus scheme


• Overtime


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

Benefits Include:

• 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

Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) is the UK's largest Commercial 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 and make a hugely successful business.

We have the unique advantage of owning ULM, our 24-hour breakdown centre. We want to ensure we can keep the UK moving quickly and know exactly which depot will have the correct stock to meet the customers' needs.

With our exciting plans for continued growth, we are always looking for experienced tyre fitters and technicians to help us continue our expansion. We offer excellent training, progression and career advancement opportunities to all colleagues to help you develop your career within our thriving and growing company.

All our Mobile Commercial Tyre technicians will be trained in REACT—Roadside Emergency Action Concerning Technician's standards. This is the licence to work safely on the roadside.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will complete the Trainee Technician training program, which will last between 6 and 12 months, depending on experience. You will be mentored by an experienced colleague and monitored by the H&S training and compliance team. You will learn all policies and procedures relevant to your role including the Safe Systems of Work. You will be trained to complete the below qualifications.


• Ensuring we consistently meet customer demand for all services offered


• Always maintain high-quality work


• Attention to detail and confident and capable in your technical ability.


• Ensuring you follow all policies and processes to conduct work to the highest standards.


• Always meet the DVSA guidelines & standards.

Required Skills

• Passion for working in the automotive industry and to obtain the relevant qualifications.


• Strong customer service skills


• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime.


• Possess a full, current driving licence

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that really values your skills, team focus and hard work. 

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.