Halfords is a British retailer established in 1892, specialising in automotive and cycling products alongside car servicing and repairs. The company operates from over 400 retail stores and more than 300 Autocentres across the UK, employing over 12,000 colleagues. It services or repairs over 1 million vehicles annually and sells more than 1 million bicycles each year.
For technology professionals, a key area of interest is Avayler, the company's SaaS division. Avayler develops and offers field service management technology solutions to businesses globally, representing a distinct technology-focused arm of the business. The company's central support functions, including Digital and Commercial Support teams, are based at its Support Centre in Redditch.
Halfords maintains a focus on skills development through initiatives such as the Dunstable Training Academy, which supports automotive apprenticeships across England, Scotland, and Wales. The company's technology needs span its retail operations, servicing network, and its dedicated software division, providing a range of digital and engineering challenges.
