Mobile Vehicle Mechanic – Southampton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed earnings £51,782–£54,419

Performance incentive up to £2,000 per

£2,000 first-year sign-on bonus

Five-day working week

Paid travel from driveway and back

Free breakdown cover from day one

23 days holiday, increasing with years

Pension up to 7%

Free physio and 24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

The AA is recruiting a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic to service and repair customer vehicles at homes or workplaces. Earn £51,782 to £54,419 guaranteed, plus up to £2,000 performance incentive and a £2,000 first-year sign-on bonus. A five-day week applies, with paid travel from driveway to customer site and back.

You’ll work ~49 hours across five days (8am–8pm, Mon–Sat), enjoying the autonomy of a mobile role while backed by a respected motoring brand. Tools and support provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair required for Level 2.
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair required for Level 3.
• Full UK Category B driving licence with up to 6 points; weekend flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs at customers' homes or workplaces.
• Diagnose faults and identify solutions.
• Explain repairs and technical info clearly to customers.
• Manage day-to-day scheduling and journeys independently.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and customer service for the AA.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and

Full UK driving licence

Customer-focused

Diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

None

Job description

Company Description

Mobile Vehicle Mechanic

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 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.

• Level 2 Mobile Mechanic: £51,782 guaranteed earnings
• Level 3 Mobile Mechanic: £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’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 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?

• 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’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 £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.