Mechanic

Arnold Clark; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £9,000 bonus in three years

Overtime paid at time and a half

33 days holiday

Private healthcare and life assurance

Toolbox insurance

Retail discounts for employee

Employee discounts on tools and car用品

Job summary

Arnold Clark in Paisley is hiring a skilled Mechanic to service, repair and diagnose vehicles to high standards. You will use diagnostic equipment, replace worn parts, and perform DVSA testing as part of a busy, customer‑facing workshop environment.

We expect Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, plus hands‑on automotive experience and a full UK driving licence. Enjoy career development, support and an employee‑friendly culture with strong progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive industry.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance to a high standard.
• Diagnosing faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Repairing or replacing worn or faulty components.
• Completing DVSA vehicle testing.
• Road testing vehicles to ensure repairs have been successful.
• Completing all job cards and documentation accurately.

Skills

Level 3 LV Maint

Attention to detail

Strong communication

UK driving licence

Automotive experience

Education

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Paisley – FIAT/Abarth

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

Ready for a career with Arnold Clark? Join Europe’s largest independent dealership group as a Mechanic.

What’s in it for you?

• Earn up to £9,000 every three years in performance bonuses
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 33 days’ holiday to rest and recharge
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Progressive training and development through to diagnostic level
• Toolbox insurance cover for added peace of mind
• Access to exclusive retail discounts for you and your family
• Employee discounts on a wide range of tools and accessories

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenanceto a high standard.
• Diagnosing faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Repairing or replacing worn or faulty components.
• Completing DVSA vehicle testing.
• Road testing vehicles to ensure repairs have been successful.
• Completing all job cards and documentation accurately.

What we’re looking for from you?

• Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) and hands-on experience in the automotive industry
• The ability to work to high standards and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence in following written and verbal instructions accurately
• A full UK manual driving licence

Life at Arnold Clark

At Arnold Clark, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer a career. Since first opening in 1954, we’ve grown to over 180 branches across the UK and now employ over 11,000 people, selling over 200,000 cars a year from Inverness to Southampton.

We’re still a family-run company, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value open communication and encourage conversation at all levels of the business, ensuring everyone has a voice. We also offer real progression opportunities, recognise your hard work and create a supportive work environment where you can build your skills and feel valued.

To find out more about life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.