Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic

Allied Vehicles Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave 25 days

Group life scheme

Profit share

EV leasing via OctopusEV

On-site facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Vehicles, based in Glasgow, is seeking a Vehicle Technician for its Service department. You will diagnose, repair, maintain, and service a range of specialist vehicles, delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service.

The role offers a starting salary around £45,000, with potential to reach £50k+ depending on experience, and a weekly efficiency bonus. Hours are Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, plus roughly one Saturday in seven on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 City and Guilds qualification.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex automotive issues.
• Strong technical skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance & repairs
• MOT testing (if certified)
• Advanced diagnostics & fault-finding
• Completing job cards & vehicle reports
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Following high standards of safety & housekeeping

Skills

Driving Licence

Diagnostics

Repairing

Technical skills

Education

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 City and Guilds

Job description

At Allied Vehicles, we design, develop and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis and minibuses.

As well as manufacturing vehicles, we're proud to provide industry-leading aftersales support, servicing, repairs and maintenance, and we're Scotland's largest independent parts distributor.

As a family-owned, high-performing business, we are committed to quality, innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Vehicle Technicians to join our busy Service department. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated technician to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

You’ll play a key role in diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and servicing vehicles, performing work to a high standard.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, Allied Vehicles would love to hear from you!

We offer a competitive basic starting salary of £45,000 (£50k+ depending on experience) plus a weekly time-saved efficiency bonus on top.

Hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with an additional 4 hours on a Saturday on a rotational basis (roughly every 1 in 7).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintenance & repairs
• MOT testing (if certified)
• Advanced diagnostics & fault-finding
• Completing job cards & vehicle reports
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Following high standards of safety & housekeeping

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3 City and Guilds qualification.
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex automotive issues.
• Strong technical skills and experience.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave:Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Financial Security:Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth:Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support:GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package:Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
• Convenient On-Site Facilities:Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
• Sustainable Travel:Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Development:Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts:Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards:Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community.We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We willoffer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselvesto be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.