Mobile Vehicle Mechanic - South Devon

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed earnings

Mobile work

Free breakdown cover

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

Holiday entitlement

Tools and support

Job summary

The AA is recruiting a Mobile Mechanic in South Devon. You will carry out servicing, diagnostics and repairs at customers' homes or workplaces with the tools and support you need to do a great job.

For Level 2 or 3 NVQ holders, you’ll bring strong vehicle maintenance and repair experience. You’ll work five days a week, including Saturdays, with guaranteed earnings and the benefits of a mobile role.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Strong diagnostics, servicing and repair experience for Level 3.

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 the high standard of workmanship and customer service.

Skills

Servicing and repairs

Diagnostics

Explain repairs to customers

Customer-focused approach

Driving licence (UK Cat B) with ≤6 pts

Weekend availability / Saturdays

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

What you'll be doing

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.

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.

Why join the AA?

You’ll get:

• 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.

Mobile Mechanic (40 hrs)

Location: South Devon

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.