Does Halfords pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Halfords employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Halfords. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Halfords?

39% of Halfords employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Halfords 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Halfords?

Sales Assistant (112) , Customer Service Advisor (61) , Sales Advisor (59) , Assistant Manager (57) , Specialist (49) , Store Manager (42) , Customer Service (40) , Sales Associate (38) , Cycle Technician (30) , Bike Mechanic (24) , Deputy Manager (24) , Fitter (24) , Manager (24) , Technician (23) , Customer Service Representative (22)

What are the pros of working at Halfords according to real employee reviews?

"good people and interesting and and" ((in 63 reviews)); "All teams I worked under were good fun and worked well." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good benefits and lots of learning" ((in 28 reviews)); "6 day/ 4 day work pattern is good for work/life balance" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good culture and fair" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Halfords according to real employee reviews?

"Plus the bonus scheme wasn't as easy to achieve considering the pay was low." ((in 134 reviews)); "Management is poor and hierarchical" ((in 105 reviews)); "No training provided whatsoever when they purposely recruited someone with no payroll experience." ((in 59 reviews)); "Long hours (12 hours) but can be finished sooner if you put the graft in." ((in 48 reviews)); "Managers can vary based on their style, some can be awful, others excellent." ((in 45 reviews))

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29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture and values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Reviews by job title

62 reviews

3.0

2 Nov 2024

Decent

Duty manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Kept busy, learn new things

Cons

Wages low, work life balance low

1.0

10 Nov 2024

Public Services

Regional lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Discount, colleagues, customer service, team working

Cons

Expectations, work life balance and pressures

5.0

29 Sept 2025

Amazing place to work

Deputy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance No stress

Cons

Not the greatest pay. Can be tiring

3.0

7 Jan 2026

Fast Paced

Deputy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Reasonable work life balance. Generous discounts.

Cons

Staffing levels. Pay. High pressure on meeting certain percentages.

4.0

13 May 2026

Flexible work and learning opportunities, but tough location

Commercial data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

1. Flexible working - good work life balance 2. Good learning exposure

Cons

1. Location is not feasible with public transport

4.0

13 Aug 2025

Great company

Mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Holidays Pay Work life balance

Cons

Management appreciation Mental support Growth

4.0

16 Dec 2025

Teamwork is a must!

Deputy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You get to work as part of team, each using your skills to get the job done. Always someone there to help.

Cons

Not a great work/life balance if you've got a young family.

4.0

28 Nov 2025

Former employer

Bike technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Shift patterns , employee discounts

Cons

Evenings and weekends / work life balance

4.0

21 Dec 2025

Working there is great as a student

Solutions sales advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Work life balance - You learn the Art of Sales - Mechanical competencies - Leadership/Responsibilities

Cons

- Salary can be quite low compared to other retailers. It's okay if you're over 21

3.0

27 Aug 2025

Deputy

Duputy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Ok pay Fun if you like cars/bikes

Cons

No work life balance Long hours

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Flexible work and learning opportunities, but tough location

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Working there is great as a student

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