Halfords Careers and Employment

Working at Halfords you soon realise its definitely more about money than looking after customers, staff, shops or autocentres. All regional managers and above, plus head office staff are VERY well looked after, but if you work in a shop or autocentre do not expect to be anything other than a number. Pay is poor, too much work, very little support, customers overcharged, targets always too high. Very secure job because they don't sack anyone, they struggle to hire and everywhere is short staffed, so don't worry about getting sacked for anything less than burning the building down.

Management in North London, Greater London

on 27 May 2022

Misleading management

Poor training and way to many targets. You can get a disciplinary for not collecting data e.g email's and license plates. Do not work here...The customer's are also very demanding and aggressive.

Specialist in Frome, Somerset

on 27 May 2022

overworked and underpaid

Worked as a specialist in Frome store and was left running a weekend with 5 new colleagues who all needed training this was a common occurrence all while still needing training myself on running the store, more experienced colleagues normally willing to help but due to scheduling none were available

Vehicle Technician in Reading

on 24 May 2022

Good place to progress

Good training given, good place if you want to work your way of starting from apprenticeship all the way to management, some managers are very friendly, but you can find some not so friendly

Customer Service Advisor in Wallasey

on 24 May 2022

Same hours

Hours didn’t suit same all the time working bank holidays for no extra pay same as Sundays so decided to leave especially being expected to work over Xmas

See all reviews

What would you say about your employer?

Help fellow jobseekers by sharing your unique experience.

Write a review

Questions and answers

People have asked 111 questions about working at Halfords. See the answers, explore popular topics and discover unique insights from Halfords employees.

How are the working hours at Halfords?

What should you wear to an interview at Halfords?

What questions did they ask during your interview at Halfords?

Is halfords weekly or monthly pay?

How much does under 18 get paid

Are you paid sick leave

What should you wear to an interview at Halfords?

What questions did they ask during your interview at Halfords?

What is the interview process like at Halfords?

See questions about:

See all Q&A

Interview insights

Insights from 1.2K Indeed users who have interviewed with Halfords within the last 5 years.

Average experience

Interview is easy

Process takes about a day or two

Interview questions

I applied for Department Supervisor and the telephone interview consisted of; 1) Tell me about a time you provided outstanding customer service. 2) What were your duties as a supervisor at another job? 3) If I had experience in key holding and following security procedures? 4) How many people were you managing within that role? 5)Tell me about a time that was difficult or stressful within your role? 6) Tell me about a time when you worked in a fast-paced environment? 7) Tell me about a time you worked in a high-pressure situation. They then went on to talk about any knowledge of bikes and cars, with the role I applied for if I was asked if I am willing to stay long term with the company, asked about my willingness to progress and build up knowledge within the company, my location from the store, what my availability is and if I was available for overtime.

Shared on 27 April 2022

Asked if I could read and write job offer forthcoming start Monday.

Shared on 5 April 2022

He only asked me my name, if I know how to change tyres and if I had a licence

Shared on 6 September 2021

Explore interviews