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<li>£29,607 per annum</li>
<li>Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 year (with potential to earn more)</li>
<li>5 days a week&nbsp;(This centre is closed on Sundays)
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<li>Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&amp;C’s Apply</li>
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We’re the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. 
Qualified Mechanic or Technician?? Join Halfords as a Vehicle Service Technician where you will carry out interim, full and major services as well as any follow up repair and replacement work. Such work includes tyres, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension, amongst others.
Benefits Include:
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<li>5.6 weeks’ annual leave</li>
<li>Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores</li>
<li>Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more</li>
<li>Family &amp; Friends Discount Events</li>
<li>Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike &amp; enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance</li>
<li>GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day</li>
<li>Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares</li>
<li>Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs</li>
<li>Pension Scheme &amp; Life Assurance</li>
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You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA &amp; MOT Tester Qualifications too.
Skills and experience
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Must have a Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience</li>
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Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points</li>
<li>Experience of delivering interim, full and major services plus relevant repair and replacement work (brakes, suspension and steering component replacement, air con service etc)</li>
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National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family.&nbsp; 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.

Vehicle Service Technician

IWS ManagerBillingham (Home of McCoy’s, Pom-Bear and more)&nbsp;On-site&nbsp;Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for an IWS Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.About the role The IWS Manager will lead the phased implementation of the Intersnack Working System (IWS) at the Teesside site. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, enhancing employee engagement, and eliminating losses. It also contributes to regional capability-building and cross-site collaboration.&nbsp;What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:<ul><li>Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement</li><li>Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care</li><li>KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary</li><li>25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more</li><li>KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more</li></ul>What will you be doing?Site Leadership<ul><li>Lead the Teesside site through IWS phases to deliver CBN and OGSM targets</li><li>Coach and develop IWS Deployment Coaches and Line Leads</li><li>Drive colleague engagement using structured tools including PBAT/OHA, ‘Values &amp; behaviours’ and the Best Companies Survey</li><li>Collaborate closely with site leadership and employee representatives</li></ul>Loss elimination &amp; systems implementation<ul><li>Develop and deliver the Site Master Plan and 90-day plans</li><li>Apply IWS tools including Push/Pull pillars, UPS, 6W2H, DDS, CILs and Defect Handling</li><li>Lead root cause analysis to achieve breakthrough results in OEE and reduce downtime</li><li>Embed and coach Daily Management Systems (DMS) and standard work practices</li></ul>Support &amp; capability building<ul><li>Provide coaching and calibrated assessments across all site Pillars, Departments and Line Structure Teams</li><li>Share best practices and contribute to global IWS capability development</li><li>Build leadership capability across site teams and Line Structure Teams</li></ul>Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: Education &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. Alternatively, candidates with 5+ years in a site leadership role overseeing teams of 150+ people will be considered.</li><li>Lean Six Sigma or equivalent lean systems certification.</li><li>Coaching accreditation and project/programme management qualifications (preferred).</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Proven experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.</li><li>Leadership experience in operational excellence or lean transformation.</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure awareness.</li><li>Proven track record of embedding continuous improvement within operations, transitioning ownership from a traditional CI department to frontline teams.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Attributes<ul><li>Leadership Through Others:&nbsp;Candidates must demonstrate how they’ve enabled, coached, and empowered teams—not just delivered results individually.</li><li>Broad CI Perspective:&nbsp;While TPM expertise is welcome, candidates must show adaptability across multiple IWS pillars and methodologies.</li><li>Influence &amp; Presence:&nbsp;Ability to challenge constructively, contribute meaningfully in senior forums, and drive alignment across functions.</li><li>Analytical &amp; Technical:&nbsp;Strong problem-solving skills, intermediate Excel proficiency, and familiarity with structured problem-solving tools.</li><li>Communication &amp; Coaching:&nbsp;Clear, confident communication style with the ability to inspire and influence diverse teams.</li><li>Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect operational improvements to broader business goals.</li><li>Presence in Leadership Forums: Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and align senior stakeholders.</li></ul>#LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

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