Halfords

The questions on everyone's lips

• There’s a lot of employers out there... What made you choose us?

  To me, Halfords a more hands on retailer. In my job role I can be outside fitting car parts or I can be inside the store doing a lot of different things so there’s a wide variety.

• Tell us a bit about your role…

  I'm an Auto Fitter so I fit anything from bulbs to stereos.

• What do you get up to on a typical day?

  On a typical day I can fit anything from 1-3 stereos, numerous bulbs/blades/batteries, and then in the store helping with sales.

• What’s the best thing about working here?

  Working at Halfords has helped develop many skills within me. It’s helped me learn a lot about cars as well. I didn’t know much before, I know a lot more now than I did when I started.

• What challenges have you faced and how did you deal with them?

  Within Halfords the challenges I face would normally be with stereos. They’re never easy, each car being completely different just causes more of an issue! You’ve just got to get stuck in and do it.

• Tell us about the training and development...

  Within Halfords the training and development is through the Gears programme, each level being a more intense version of the training. Gear 1 is your basic entry level, Gear 2 just improves upon Gear 1, but Gear 3 is when you then become a specialist so it improves on a lot of things.

• What's been your biggest achievement?

  Passing my Gear 3 training.

• What do you think makes someone successful at Halfords?

  To be successful at Halfords you need commitment and confidence, and the willingness to learn.

• And, to anyone thinking about applying, what would you tell them?

  If you’re looking to develop a set of skills and learn more, then a career in Halfords is right for you.