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Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme! As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with firm focus on the customers journey. You will have had previous hands-on experience as a mechanic or management experience in a similar environment as you will be dividing your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service. If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don’t delay apply today! • £33,000 to £35,000 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week (This centre only trades on Sunday's for 10 weeks each year), • 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. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too. What we’re looking for: • Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership, • Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment, • Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience), • Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes, • Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well-equipped workshop, • Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems, • Strong organisational and time management skills 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.

MET Technician Preston Full-time, Permanent Competitive Salary Join The Vella Group – One of the UK’s Leading Accident Repair Specialists With over 30 years of experience, The Vella Group is a trusted name in the accident repair industry. Operating across 18 state-of-the-art sites—and with ambitious plans for future growth—we’re at the forefront of innovation and excellence in vehicle repair. We're now looking for a skilled MET Technician to join our expanding team in Preston. What You’ll Be Doing As an MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim) Technician, you’ll play a key role in restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition. Your responsibilities will include: • Dismantling and reassembling mechanical, electrical, and trim components with precision and care, • Performing four-wheel alignment checks and repairs using manufacturer-recommended methods, • Ensuring vehicles are properly protected throughout the repair process, • Collaborating with Technicians, Vehicle Damage Assessors, and Production teams to ensure efficient workflows, • Adhering to health and safety standards, including COSHH requirements and appropriate PPE usage, • Working with electric vehicles and staying updated on emerging vehicle technologies About You We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team environment. Ideally, you’ll have: • IMI/ATA MET Technician qualification (or equivalent experience in a Bodyshop environment), • Proven experience in accident repair and vehicle rebuilds, • A full UK driving licence (required), • The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, • A strong commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, • Knowledge and/or experience working with electric vehicles is a plus What You’ll Get in Return We believe in taking care of our people. When you join The Vella Group, you’ll enjoy: • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Pension scheme & death in service insurance, • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay, • Access to Perkbox – discounts on retail, travel, and more, • MediCash – free healthcare support, • Internal and external training to develop your skills, • Childcare support – vouchers or workplace nursery benefit, • Free parking and provided uniform Working Hours • Monday to Friday, • 8-hour shifts (no weekends!) Location: This is an on-site role based in Preston. Ready to bring your skills to a team that values quality, teamwork, and career development? Apply now and become part of our growing success story.