Used Vehicle Preparation Mechanic

Arnold Clark; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Used Vehicle Preparation Mechanics to join their dynamic team in Carlisle. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while working on a diverse range of vehicles. With a focus on high-quality service, you will engage in various tasks, including preparing vehicles, performing maintenance, and ensuring all work meets the highest standards. The company provides extensive training and a clear career progression path, along with competitive pay and performance bonuses. If you are passionate about cars and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Toolbox cover

Overtime paid at time and a half

Four weeks mechanical training induction

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a vehicle workshop environment.
• Strong knowledge of routine servicing and basic mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing new and used vehicles to high standards.
• Carrying out standard servicing, repairs, and maintenance.
• Road-testing vehicles to check repairs.

Skills

Vehicle Workshop Experience

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Routine Servicing Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

We’re looking for Used Vehicle Preparation Mechanics to join the Arnold Clark team and develop their skills and career with us.

Benefits

• £37,000 – £40,000 Dependent on experience and training
• Additional opportunity to earn up to £9,000 every three years in performance-based bonuses (terms and conditions apply)
• Carlisle Motorstore
• All overtime paid at time and a half
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Toolbox cover
• …and much more
  
  

About The Role

Are you a Used Vehicle Preparation Mechanic? Develop your career at Arnold Clark.

If you’re good at working with cars, the career possibilities are endless at Arnold Clark. We’re looking for new & used vehicle preparation mechanics with a minimum of two years’ experience to work on an amazing range of makes and models at our busy branch in Carlisle.

Working with our talented technicians, you’ll grow your knowledge, work towards an industry-recognised qualification and develop your career with the UK’s largest independently owned car retailer.

In return for your skills, you can expect lots of rewards, including multiple bonus schemes, overtime paid at time and a half, and free insurance cover for your tools. We’ll also support you with high-quality training and give you a clear career progression path to help you realise your ambitions.

So if you want to get stuck into a career as an Arnold Clark mechanic, here’s what to expect…

Day-to-day duties

• Preparing new and used vehicles to high standards.
• Carrying out standard servicing, repairs and maintenance.
• Replacing wheels and tyres.
• Carrying out basic steering geometry checks.
• Road-testing vehicles to check repairs.
• Maintaining equipment and tools.
• Following the correct procedures and completing documentation.

Essential Skills

• A minimum of two years’ previous experience in a vehicle workshop environment
• Minimum Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• A strong knowledge and understanding of routine servicing and basic mechanical repairs
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team in a competent, safe and efficient manner
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Ability to follow written and spoken instructions and accurately complete paperwork
• A full UK driving licence

In return for your skills, you’ll receive four weeks of mechanical training induction and a wide variety of career progression opportunities, including further industry qualifications.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.