Mobile Vehicle Mechanic – Luton

Automobile Association; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentive

Sign-on bonus

Five-day week

Free breakdown cover

Holiday entitlement

Pension contribution

Physio and GP support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Automobile Association (AA) is looking for a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic to service and repair vehicles at customers’ homes or workplaces. You’ll work five days a week, with shifts from 8am to 8pm and typically 49 hours over five days, including 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Earn £52,782 to £55,419 plus performance incentives and a £2,000 first-year sign-on bonus. You’ll have access to tools, technology and support, with the independence of mobile work and the backing of a leading motoring organisation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair with relevant experience.
• Full UK manual Category B driving licence with up to six points.
• Flexibility to work the advertised rota, including Saturdays.
• Professional, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing and repairs at customers’ homes or workplaces.
• Diagnose faults where appropriate and identify solutions.
• Explain repairs and technical information clearly to customers.
• Manage your day and scheduled jobs independently.

Skills

Diagnostics experience

Servicing and repair experience

Customer communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

£52,782 to £55,419 guaranteed earnings, plus up to £2,000 performance bonus

Five-day working week | Paid from when you get in your van | £2,000 first-year sign-on bonus

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

As an AA Mobile Vehicle 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.

• Plus: the opportunity to earn up to a further £2,000 each year through our performance incentive scheme
• Additional: first-year bonus of £2,000

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.

You’ll work 49 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

This is hands-on vehicle servicing and repair, delivered directly to the customer. You’ll:

• 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

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 manual 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?

You’ll get:

• guaranteed earnings of £52,782 to £55,419
• up to £2,000 additional performance incentive
• a £2,000 first-year sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and scheme terms
• 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.

Guaranteed earnings range from £52,782 to £55,419. The range comprises a contractual base salary of £48,089 to £50,689, plus a Mobile Mechanic supplement of £987 to £1,024 and a location allowance of £3,706. The £2,000 sign-on bonus is subject to eligibility criteria and scheme terms. The opportunity to earn up to a further £2,000 each year is through the performance incentive scheme and is not guaranteed. Incentive earnings depend on performance and scheme rules.