Mechanic

Sixt van and truck; Clydebank; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

22 days annual leave

Training & development

Staff car hire discount

Wellbeing & life assurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SIXT Van & Truck in Clydebank is seeking a skilled Mechanic to join our depot team, ensuring vehicles are serviced and repaired so customers can hire what they need when they need it.

This role offers a starting salary of £42,600 per year, with a performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including pension, generous holiday, training, staff car hire perks, wellbeing support and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and repair of vans and trucks to DVSA standards.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Experience with brakes, suspension, engines, steering, exhausts and transmissions.
• Maintain accurate service records and communicate timelines.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and servicing on vans and trucks.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out repairs including brakes, suspension, engine work, steering, exhausts, and transmission.
• Conduct MOT preparation and post-rental inspections.
• Ensure all work meets DVSA, manufacturer, and SIXT safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.
• Communicate vehicle issues and repair timelines with operations and fleet teams.
• Adhere to workshop safety protocols and keep workspace clean.
• Support breakdown recovery or mobile servicing when required.
• Use OEM or approved parts in line with warranties.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Driving license

Mechanic experience

Diagnostics

HSE knowledge

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

SIXT Van & Truck is part of the SIXT Group, the global leader in mobility services with over 110 years of experience in supplying a diverse range of automotive solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide. We are a leading commercial vehicle rental company specializing in providing high-quality rental services to a diverse range of clients. Our fleet consists of a wide variety of commercial vehicles including trucks, vans, and specialized vehicles, and we take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong industry partnerships.

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanic to join us and play a pivotal role in the success of the depot by ensuring that our customers can hire what they want, when they need it through the efficient servicing and maintaining a variety of vehicles within the SIXT Van & Truck fleet. As part of our high-performing depot team, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles either on site at our Depot in Clydebank or at a customer's location. Enjoy growth opportunities and a starting salary of £42,600 per year, plus a bonus to reward your dedication!

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and servicing on vans and trucks
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment
• Carry out repairs including brakes, suspension, engine work, steering, exhausts, and transmission
• Conduct MOT preparation and post-rental inspections
• Ensure all work meets DVSA, manufacturer, and SIXT safety and quality standards
• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Communicate vehicle issues and repair timelines with operations and fleet teams
• Adhere to workshop safety protocols and maintain a clean, orderly workspace
• Support in breakdown recovery or mobile servicing when required
• Use OEM or approved replacement parts in line with warranty and lease agreements
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and company policies

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Adaptability: You excel in a dynamic environment and can work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to Detail: You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring accurate completion of all handover paperwork and vehicle inspections
• Communication: You have strong communication skills, enabling clear and friendly interactions with customers, even in busy settings
• Flexibility: You are open to work on a shift rotation to cover branch operating hours, ensuring continuous service
• Driving License: You hold a valid driving license and bring a minimum of 12 months driving experience
• Proven experience working as a mechanic/in a field-based role with a relevant mechanical qualification or time served is essential
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills and familiarity with vehicle diagnostic tools and workshop equipment
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and safe workshop practices

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Security: Receive an attractive annual salary and a performance-based bonus. Secure your future with enrolment in SIXT's pension scheme
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Training & Professional Development: Benefit from paid training sessions and a variety of development opportunities to grow your career
• Exclusive Employee Benefits: Access special terms for SIXT car hire and extend perks to friends and family with our staff rental scheme
• Wellbeing Support & Life Assurance: Stay healthy with the Yulife wellbeing app and enjoy peace of mind with in-service life assurance
• Family & Employee Assistance: Benefit from family-friendly policies and receive support through our Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight.