About Halfords

Halfords are the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products, and a leading operator in car servicing and repairs. The company have more than 10,000 staff in more than 460 shops and over 300 Autocentres.
A billion-pound business, Halfords sell more than one million bikes every year. Their national reach is such that 90% of the UK is never more than 20 minutes away from a Halfords store or Autocentre.
The company was founded by Frederick Rushbrooke in Birmingham in 1892 as a wholesale ironmongery. In 1902, Rushbrooke moved to a store on Halford Street in Leicester, from which the company took its name and began selling cycling goods.
Today, Halfords employ around 11,000 staff under Chief Executive Officer Jill McDonald. Their vision involves working as a team to support drivers of every car, inspire cyclists of every age and equip families for their leisure time.

What is it like to work for Halfords

My Manager

85% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Staff on the ‘Aspire to Assistant/Store Manager’ programmes have an internal dedicated coach who they meet every eight weeks and a job placement in the role they want. Delegates complete a business-improvement project, which they present to the Retail Director and implement.

85% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Wellbeing

66% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Halfords hold an annual wellbeing week, including talks from the world of wellbeing, nutrition and health. They run a cycle-to-work scheme and there’s a boot camp for support-centre staff, who donate £5 per session to the NSPCC.

66% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

My Team

87% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Every Sunday, a group of Store and Area Managers hold a trading feedback call, discussed by the senior team at the support centre on Monday morning. There are also huddles, away days and conferences have a fun theme.

87% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Gym

companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff