Mobile Vehicle Mechanic Plus – Southampton

The AA; Southampton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 sign-on bonus

Performance incentive up to £2,000 per

Free breakdown cover

23 days' holiday

Pension contribution up to 7%

Tools and support from AA

Job summary

The AA is hiring a Mobile Mechanic Plus in Southampton to service, diagnose and repair vehicles at customers' homes or workplaces, working 49 hours over five days with shifts 8am–8pm and typically 1 in 2 Saturdays.

You will need NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and a full UK driving licence. The role offers guaranteed earnings of £51,782–£54,419, plus a £2,000 sign-on bonus and up to £2,000 annual performance incentive.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair required depending on level
• Experience in mobile servicing and repair for customers' vehicles
• Full UK Category B driving licence with ≤6 points

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing and repairs at customers' homes or workplaces
• Diagnose faults where appropriate
• Explain repairs and technical information clearly to customers
• Manage your day and scheduled jobs independently
• Deliver high workmanship and customer service standards

Skills

Vehicle servicing

Diagnostics

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Company Description

Mobile Mechanic Plus (49 hrs)

Location: AN24 Southampton

Contract: Full-time, permanent

£51,782 to £54,419 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 Mechanic Plus, you will 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 Plus: £51,782 guaranteed earnings


• Level 3 Mobile Mechanic Plus: £54,419 guaranteed earnings


• 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 are paid from the moment you get into your AA van until you arrive back home at the end of your shift.

Job Description

You will work 49 hours over five days, with shifts between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Saturday. You will 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.

What you will be doing

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

• 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 will 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 will 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 will 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 will 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 will 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 will get:

• guaranteed earnings of £51,782 to £54,419


• 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 are 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 £51,782 to £54,419. The range comprises a contractual base salary of £48,089 to £50,689, plus a Mobile Mechanic supplement of £2,534 to £2,571 and a location allowance of £1,159. 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.