Halfords, which has more than 400 stores and 370 garages, is recruiting for more than 700 roles. The jobs will span vehicle technicians, MOT testers, cycle and auto technicians, store and autocentre colleagues, as well as supervisor and management roles.

According to a statement, the company runs four purpose-built training academies in Basingstoke, Northampton, Bolton and Halifax, and spent £1m on technician training in the last year alone.

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