Mobile Mechanic

Avis Budget Group; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Private medical insurance

Free parking

Referral programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

ACL Vans requires a skilled Mobile Mechanic to service, diagnose, and repair a range of vehicles on the move across Central Scotland. You will test, diagnose and repair to high technical and safety standards, ensuring safe handover.

Applicants should hold a Full UK Driving Licence and an IMI Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) with experience in mobile or workshop settings. Excellent customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full UK Driving Licence.
• IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent).
• Experience as mobile or workshop technician.
• Ability to explain technical issues in simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, and repair vehicles to high standards.
• Examine vehicles and report defects or potential failures.
• Carry out tyre replacement and other mechanical repairs per standards.
• Use a range of tools to work on various makes/models.
• Ensure safe, roadworthy condition before handover to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Explain technical issues clearly

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

IDS diagnostic machines

Job description

Job title: Mobile MechanicDepartment: Service, MaintenanceLocation: Central ScotlandSalary: 33K-37K plus monthly commissionCorporate overview:Avis has continuously diversified to provide public and private sector needs in the vehicle sales, services and rental industry. With over 30 years’ experience we strive to provide the very best quality vehicles on demand throughout the UK.With an experienced and efficient staff base we work to always ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.Role OverviewWe are currently seeking a skilled Vehicle Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing a range of vehicles to the highest technical and safety standards.Key ResponsibilitiesAbility to test, diagnose; carry out repairs and servicing and undertake all mechanical repairs of vehicles to excellent standards and to the appropriate specification.Examine vehicles, recognise and provide a report on vehicle (or component) defects or systems of impending failure.Technicians replace tyres when worn, damaged or faulty ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with technical standards and any work instructions. Tyre replacement work involves but is not limited to.Ability to use a range of tools to aid the Job holder in their role and ability to work on a range of vehicles and make and models.Adhering to manufacturers’ procedures and processes wherever relevant.Diagnose the customers’ needs by listening, responding and explaining work required, to ensure the vehicle is in a safe and road worthy condition prior to leaving the depot.Identify work and faulty components in accordance with technical standards and any work instructions.Key ObjectivesAssist in meeting VOR days of vehiclesDeliver excellent customer service and communication at all times.Maintain a good understanding of outsourced third-party suppliers in order to achieve a quick turnaround of vehicle out of service maximising the volume of vehicles available for rent.Maintain a close working relationship with individuals throughout the organisationAssist in maintain the parts ordering process for the fleet repair processAssist with all repairs required within the facility and the use of outsource suppliersRequired Qualifications & SkillsFull UK Driving Licence (Essential)Strong customer service and communication skillsAbility to explain technical issues in simple terms to customersIMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent (e.g. City & Guilds) as a minimumExperience & AttributesEssential:Experience in a mobile or workshop technician roleComfortable working with a variety of commercial vehicle typesAbility to multitask and work under pressurePositive, customer-focused attitudeTeam-oriented but able to work independentlyDesirable:Experience using IDS diagnostic machinesBenefitsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured – 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeingPrivate medical insuranceFree parking availableReferral programmeEmployee discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group (including Zipcar).#driventobethebest2BroxburnMidlothianUnited Kingdom