Mobile Vehicle Mechanic – Cardiff

The AA; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed earnings £36,307–£38,270

Five-day working week

Paid travel from driveway

Public breakdown cover from day one

23 days holiday increasing with tenure

Pension contribution up to 7%

Physio and 24/7 virtual GP support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The AA is recruiting a Mobile Mechanic to service customers at their homes or workplaces in Cardiff. This full-time role offers guaranteed earnings and a five-day week, with shifts 8am–8pm and occasional Saturdays.

You’ll diagnose, service and repair vehicles on the move, using AA-provided tools and support to ensure high workmanship and customer satisfaction. Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ qualifications are accepted, and a UK Category B licence with up to six points is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working as a mechanic in a workshop, dealership or mobile environment.
• A full UK Category B driving licence with no more than six points.
• Flexibility to work the advertised rota, including Saturdays.
• A professional, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing and repairs at customers’ homes or workplaces.
• Diagnose faults where appropriate.
• Use your technical knowledge to identify problems and find the right solution.
• Explain repairs and technical information clearly to customers.
• Manage your day and scheduled jobs independently.
• Deliver a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Vehicle repairs

Diagnostics

Customer communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Company Description

Mobile Mechanic (40 hrs)

Location: Cardiff

Contract: Full-time, permanent

£36,307 to £38,270 guaranteed earnings

Five-day working week | Paid from when you get in your van

Bring your mechanic skills directly to customers and build your career with the AA.

As an AA Mobile Mechanic, you’ll carry out servicing, diagnostics and repairs at customers’ homes or workplaces, with the tools, technology and support you need to do a great job.

Your earnings

We want to make the pay simple and clear from the start.

Pay within the advertised range will depend on qualification level and experience.

• Level 2 Mobile Mechanic: £36,307 guaranteed earnings
• Level 3 Mobile Mechanic: £38,270 guaranteed earnings

And your working day starts and finishes on your driveway. That means you’re paid from the moment you get into your AA van until you arrive back home at the end of your shift.

Your working week

You’ll work 40 hours over five days, with shifts between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Saturday. You’ll typically work 1 in 2 Saturdays.

You get the independence of a mobile role, while still having the backing, tools and support of one of the UK’s best-known motoring organisations.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• carry out vehicle servicing and repairs at customers’ homes or workplaces
• diagnose faults where appropriate
• use your technical knowledge to identify problems and find the right solution
• explain repairs and technical information clearly to customers
• manage your day and scheduled jobs independently
• deliver the high standard of workmanship and customer service people expect from the AA

You’ll have the tools, technology and support you need to do your best work wherever the job takes you.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

For the Level 2 role, you’ll need an NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or an accepted equivalent, alongside strong vehicle servicing and repair experience.

For the Level 3 role, you’ll need an NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or an accepted equivalent, alongside strong diagnostics, servicing and repair experience.

For all candidates

You’ll also need:

• relevant experience working as a mechanic in a workshop, dealership or mobile environment
• a full UK Category B driving licence with no more than six points
• flexibility to work the advertised rota, including Saturdays
• a professional, customer-focused approach

Most importantly, you’ll take pride in doing a great job and giving customers confidence that their vehicle is in safe hands.

Additional Information

Why join the AA?

• guaranteed earnings of £36,307 to £38,270
• a five-day working week
• paid travel from your own driveway and back again
• the independence of working out on the road
• the backing, tools and technology to help you deliver high-quality work
• the opportunity to build your career with one of the UK’s most recognised motoring brands
• free breakdown cover from day one
• 23 days’ holiday, increasing with service
• up to 7% company pension contribution
• free physio and 24/7 virtual GP support
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 remote GP service

Be yourself at the AA

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their whole self to work.

Whatever your background, experience or perspective, we want you to feel supported, valued and able to make a difference.