It is well known that Halfords or Halfords Group Plc [LSE: HFD] retail bicycles, SatNav and automotive parts and accessories throughout the UK and Ireland. It did do business in Poland and the Czech Republic, but announced early last year that these stores are about to close.
The company represents the first stop for most people looking for auto parts or new bikes. It was founded in 1892 by Frederick Clasbrook of Birmingham, initially as a wholesale blacksmith. Ten years later, he moved the store to Halford Street in Leicester, gave the company a name, and began selling bicycles, an important part of its core business.
As of last year, Halfords had 462 stores with a total turnover of 810 million pounds and a gross profit of 104 million pounds [an impressive 12.8%].
If you are looking for a management position or collecting application materials from your chosen Halfords store, you can apply for jobs online [by searching for specific job vacancies].
The wage rates for standard entry-level work and non-administrative positions tend to hover at the national minimum wage, currently £5.93 per hour for 21-year-old children and £4.92 per hour for 18-year-old children. The occupations that attract management positions depend on the size and location of the store. Usually these are store managers from £23,000 to £28,000, sales managers from £16,000 to £18,000, and one duty manager £13,000 pa
Halfords is committed to the following benefits:
- paid leave
- 15% employee discount on all products
- Contribution pension plan
- Share save plan
- Bonus
In addition, depending on the level of seniority, the salary package can include stock options, medical insurance and company cars.
For those who want to work in the company, there is a personal development plan that provides candidates with two years of intensive and comprehensive training, as well as opportunities to work in various departments - such as marketing and purchasing.
There is a ' High-flyer' graduation program, but the Halfords website says they will not participate in the 2011 season. However, the procedures for graduate application are:
- Fill in the application form with various circuit breakers
- Interview by phone
Participate in a one-day assessment course that includes group exercises, psychological tests, and face-to-face interviews. After that, you can make an informed decision and decide if you want to advance your career with Halfords.
Orignal From: Halfords job vacancies
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