Workshop Assistant

Motus Commercials; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Technician scheme

Sales lead rewards

23 days holiday rising to 25

Discounted medical insurance

Employee discounts

Progression opportunities

Onsite Mental Health First Aiders

Vehicle purchase discounts

Job summary

Motus Commercials in Carlisle is seeking a Workshop Assistant to join our team. The role involves warehouse tasks, vehicle handling, and assisting technicians in a busy workshop environment.

You’ll benefit from training for forklift operation, safety-focused duties, and opportunities within the UK’s largest DAF Trucks dealer network. Salary £38,220 with progression and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to learn forklift operation and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading test weights using a Forklift/Pallet truck for break testing - training available
• Presenting vehicles for MOT testing
• Collection and delivery of customers vehicles
• Keeping the workshop/y yard clean, tidy and safe at all times
• Maintaining organised truck parking in the yard
• Steam Clean vehicles for MOT testing
• Banksman duties - training available
• Minor site repairs where possible
• Assisting Technicians where required

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer communication

Health & Safety

Local area knowledge

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Workshop Assistant Wanted at Motus Commercials, the largest DAF Trucks Dealer Group in Europe and Largest independent commercial vehicle dealer group in the UK

Here at Motus Commercials we’re proud to employ great colleagues who are passionate about their roles. When looking for the right role, we recognise everyone has different needs, considerations and aspirations. So no matter who you are, what you need or where you’re going, Motus Commercials want to be a part of your future.

Location: Carlisle
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 17.00pm Alternate Saturdays 8.00am - 12.00pm
Job share/Part time positions also available
Salary: £38,220

What will you be doing:

• Loading/unloading test weights using a Forklift/Pallet truck for break testing - training available
• Presenting vehicles for MOT testing
• Collection and delivery of customers vehicles
• Keeping the workshop/Yard clean, tidy and safe at all times
• Maintaining organised truck parking in the yard
• Steam Clean vehicles for MOT testing
• Banksman duties - training available
• Minor site repairs where possible
• Assisting Technicians where required

What are we looking for:

• HGV Class 1 Licence - desirable not essential
• Brilliant levels of communication written and verbal
• Knowledge of local area
• Forklift licence an advantage (training can be provided)
• Experience in a workshop or automotive environment preferred
• Strong attention to Health & Safety

What’s in it for you:

• Refer a Technician Scheme – recommend someone we hire and receive £2000
• Sales Lead Reward - receive £500 for every successful sales lead you introduce
• 23 days holiday rising to 25
• Discounted medical insurance
• Employee discounts
• Progression opportunities
• Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
• Vehicle purchase discounts
• Plus many more extensive company benefits!

So if you’re looking to work for a company who believes it’s colleagues truly are its most important asset, who promotes a fully inclusive talent dominated workplace