Trainee Mobile Mechanic - Birmingham

The AA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £28,000

Structured development programme (6–12

Hands-on technical training and real‑t

Mentors and experienced colleagues

Job summary

The AA is recruiting a Trainee Mobile Mechanic in the UK. You will turn your automotive qualification into hands-on roadside and workshop experience through a structured development programme.

From day one you’ll learn, receive mentoring, and progressively take on more responsibility as your skills grow, with a clear pathway to a long-term career at The AA.

Qualifications

• Has completed a Level 2/3 automotive qualification.
• Good problem-solving skills and customer interaction abilities.
• Demonstrates resilience, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Motivated to build a long-term career in automotive service.

Responsibilities

• You will onboard, train, and shadow colleagues while gradually taking on more responsibility.
• Develop practical skills on customers' vehicles, including servicing, inspections, and fault finding.
• Progress through the programme toward a long-term AA Mobile Mechanic role and potential other roadside and technical positions.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer communication

Resilience

Reliability

Long-term career motivation

Education

Level 2/3 automotive qualification

Job description

Trainee Mobile Mechanic

Finished college and ready to turn your automotive skills into a career?

You’ve put the work in to get your automotive qualification. Now it’s time to put those skills into practice.

Company Description/ Business Unit

Trainee Mobile Mechanic

Finished college and ready to turn your automotive skills into a career?

You’ve put the work in to get your automotive qualification. Now it’s time to put those skills into practice.

At The AA, we’re looking for the next generation of automotive talent to join our Trainee Mobile Mechanic Programme.

This isn’t a role where we expect you to arrive knowing everything. It’s a structured development programme designed for people at the start of their automotive career. We’ll give you the training, support and hands-on experience you need to develop your career as an AA Mobile Mechanic

What’s in it for you?

• £28,000 starting salary, with pay increases as you develop your skills and successfully complete programme milestones
• A structured development programme, typically taking around 6 to 12 months
• Hands-on technical training and real-world experience
• Support from experienced AA colleagues and dedicated mentors
• Training in everything from technical skills and safe working to customer communication and working independently
• A clear development pathway, building your technical capability and preparing you for a long-term career as an AA Mobile Mechanic with opportunities to continue developing into other roadside and specialist technical roles

What will I be doing?

From day one, you’ll be learning from experienced people who know the job inside out.

You’ll start with onboarding, technical training, mentoring and shadowing before gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills and confidence grow. You’ll gain practical experience working on customers’ vehicles, developing your skills in areas such as servicing, inspections and fault finding. Depending on your location and development pathway, you may also build roadside assistance skills as you progress through the programme.

As you become more confident and demonstrate your competence, you’ll progress through the programme and start working more independently.

What are we looking for?

You don’t need years of experience in a garage. In fact, previous full-time automotive experience isn’t essential.

We’re much more interested in your potential, attitude and enthusiasm.

You’ll Need

• A Level 2 or Level 3 automotive qualification
• A full UK driving licence
• A genuine interest in cars and the automotive industry
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn
• Good problem-solving skills
• The confidence to talk to and help customers
• Resilience, reliability and a positive attitude
• The motivation to build a long-term career

Additional information

Why The AA?

You probably already know our yellow vans. But there’s a lot more to a career with The AA than you might think.

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s most recognised brands, learning from experienced automotive professionals and developing skills you can build a career around.

This is your chance to take what you’ve learnt at college and turn it into something bigger.

Your qualification got you started. Now let’s see where it could take you.