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Customer Services Advisor

Halfords
Pay £10.20–£12.41 per hour
Location Wiltshire
Contract time Part time

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5.1

Rated 5.1 out of 10, based on 1,181 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Recommended by students
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper breaks

About Halfords

Halfords is a retailer. They sell car parts and accessories, bicycles, touring and camping equipment.

Job description from Halfords

  • Age 21+ £12.41 per hour
  • Under 21 £10.20 per hour

Love all things motoring and cycling? Great with customers?

Your knack with customers and boundless enthusiasm for cars and bikes is what will lead you to success in this role. Ideally, you’ll already have some experience of fitting car parts and of cycle repair, even as a hobby. Either way, we have training in place to get you the skills you need – you’ll be delivering market-leading standards of service, after all

You’ll soon be working on customers’ vehicles in our car park and on bikes in-store, helping us wow every customer. This role delivers a wide range of fitting services, including car parts fitting, technology fitting, cycle building and cycle servicing. We’ll help you develop your practical problem-solving skills alongside your ability to work quickly and efficiently. Ideally, you already have Retail experience but if you can demonstrate experience of tailoring your approach in a customer focused sales environment, we can help you with the rest.

We invest heavily in training to give our colleagues skills to develop their careers, so whatever career path you want to follow and whatever pace you want to progress, we have the support here to help you make your ambitions a reality, whether it’s in Retail or elsewhere in the Group.

We know that everyone has different priorities at different stages of their lives, so we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits. As well as holiday and contributory pension, you can expect to enjoy:

  • 25% off most of our products in Halfords Retail stores and online
  • Amazing discounts of up to 50% on your garage bills at Halfords Autocentre
  • Discount on Halfords Breakdown Cover, with bike cover as standard for all annual policies
  • At least 25% colleague discount at Tredz
  • Life Assurance
  • Uniform
  • Discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
  • Employee assistance programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Fantastic Trade Price Bike Scheme - buy one bike per year from a range of bikes which have been significantly reduced
  • Option to join our Sharesave scheme: save to purchase shares at a 20% discount
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Wagestream – a financial planning app that gives you more control over your pay. Access up to 30% of your pay as you earn it and save automatically from your salary to build a rainy-day fund for the future
  • Health Cash Plan - claim cash back towards your healthcare costs and get access to health and well-being services

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Experience of delivering great customer service, ideally in a retail sales environment
  • A proactive approach to helping customers and understanding their needs
  • Problem solving skills
  • Availability to work on a rota basis, including weekends

Ideally, you’ll also have the following:

  • Some knowledge and skills in car parts fitting and cycle repair
  • Some experience of working towards and achieving sales targets

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Job insights from Breakroom

Retail and sales assistants:

Sales assistants help customers and sell goods and services

What you’ll do as a retail and sales assistant:

  • Serve and advise customers
  • Take delivery of goods and stock
  • Arrange and display goods
  • Check for damaged or missing items
  • Handle customer payments, returns and refunds
  • Keep the store clean and tidy

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Dealing with customers
  • Standing
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Heavy lifting
  • Cleaning
  • Physical activities

What employees say

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people aren’t paid a living wage

    Do Halfords pay sales advisors enough to live on?

    Most people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    99% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Halfords pay sales advisors market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    83% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Under 21s get paid less than everyone else

    Do sales advisors at Halfords get paid the same regardless of age?

    No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.

    See what Halfords pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.

    Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do sales advisors at Halfords get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    74% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Halfords pay sales advisors sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    84% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do sales advisors at Halfords do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do sales advisors get of their shift pattern at Halfords?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 30% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 37% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 20% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 13% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do sales advisors at Halfords worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    34% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do sales advisors at Halfords get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    45% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for sales advisors at Halfords to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    66% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it for sales advisors to book a holiday at Halfords?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    79% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Halfords managers change sales advisors shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    49% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for sales advisors to take sick leave at Halfords?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is sales advisors at Halfords job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    74% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working as sales advisors at Halfords good if you have caring responsibilities?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do sales advisors at Halfords feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do sales advisors at Halfords get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    89% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful for sales advisors to work at Halfords?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do sales advisors at Halfords enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    67% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do sales advisors at Halfords recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do sales advisors get enough training when they start at Halfords?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are sales advisors given support to progress at Halfords?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 37% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do sales advisors think Halfords head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    82% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do sales advisors feel well informed about how Halfords is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    35% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What Halfords employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Being a cycle technician does have the benefit of being left to do my necessary work without much interruption

    Worst thing

    Lack of development paths and mistakes made by management are often without consequence

    4.5

    Cycle technician at Halfords, March 2025

  • Best thing

    Working with your hobbies. The team makes it a tolerable place to work. Some great staff discounts.

    Worst thing

    Under paid. Awful hours for workers with kids 8am open (school runs effected)
    Over worked, barely get full breaks without interruption. High pressure on targets, a whole multitude of targets to meet. Career progression is awful. Halfords hires whoever applies and thinks they can train them to do the job with no previous experience necessary.

    1.9

    Deputy manager at Halfords, March 2025

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  • Best thing

    The banter and leaving the door

    Worst thing

    The mot tester

    3.9

    Tyre fitter at Halfords, February 2025

  • Best thing

    hours and people

    Worst thing

    pay and mangers.

    3.7

    Sales service advisor at Halfords, January 2025

  • Best thing

    I love the diversity of tasks

    Worst thing

    Not paid enough

    5.5

    Specialist at Halfords, January 2025

  • Best thing

    Problem solving. Team members. Manager

    Worst thing

    Understaffed. Lack of health and safety infrastructure for colleagues. Team members. Lack of clarity on wages.

    5.0

    Cycle technician at Halfords, December 2024

  • Best thing

    Manager is great. Always treats people with respect and know where you stand with him. Job has a wide variety of things to do so you don't get bored.

    Worst thing

    Pay isn't really anything to jump with joy about, especially with how much stuff they push us to sell. Don't see anything amazing for the work you do for the company. Halfords is the lead in automotive and bike retail but can't seem to reward their workers well. Opening times are a joke too.

    5.0

    Sales assistant at Halfords, November 2024

  • Best thing

    Once you’ve learnt what to do it’s an easy job. Lots of talking to customers.

    Worst thing

    Expected to complete a lot of tasks when you’re by yourself and have customers to serve. Pay isn’t great compared to other retail stores that are arguably easier work.

    3.7

    Specialist at Halfords, November 2024

  • Best thing

    Some of the people are great people, and the work can be fulfilling if you know what you are doing and do it well.

    Worst thing

    There are many people who don't really know what they are doing and it really affects everyone. The company has a terrible reputation on social media and I'm often embarrassed to say where I work. We are pushed into capturing customer personal information in order to send targeted emails, and can be reprimanded if we don't hit a certain target.

    4.6

    Sales assistant at Halfords, March 2022

  • Best thing

    The store level team. The job tasks can be enjoyable if you like that sort of thing.

    Worst thing

    Running of the company. Not a people company. Big wigs of the company screwing over the little guy. Company makes loads of money so they cut hours and change people's contracts and make them work holidays such as new years day in Scotland. Open longer hours stretching the already stretched staff.

    6.0

    Assistant manager at Halfords, November 2020

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