Mechanic

Company Description

Location : Dartford

Employment Type: Full time, permanent

Salary: £39,400

Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, plus every other Saturday until 2:00pm

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again!

As one of the UK's most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we've got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?

This is the job

Ready for a better work-life balance?

Love being on the tools but want more time back for yourself? Join our AA Autocentre in Dartford as a Vehicle Mechanic / Technician and enjoy a £39,400 salary, consistent daytime hours, your evenings free and only every other Saturday – finishing at 2:00pm.

Whether it’s getting home in time for dinner, hitting the gym, seeing friends, spending time with family or simply switching off, this is a mechanic role designed to give you more predictability outside of work.

At our AA Autocentre in Dartford, you’ll support both AA members and non-members with servicing, MOTs, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, with our Roadside Patrols also able to tow vehicles directly into the centre. You’ll work in a state-of-the-art facility with the specialist equipment and support you need to do your best work.

And you don’t need to tick every traditional box. If you’ve got years of hands-on experience in the trade but don’t hold a Level 3 qualification, we still want to hear from you.

And we’re not just offering you a job – we’re investing in your future.

What will I be doing?

You’ll be a communicator: You’ll keep customers informed, clearly explaining repairs and any issues identified with their vehicle. You’ll also create short presentation videos to explain key findings from vehicle health checks, helping customers understand exactly what their vehicle needs.

You’ll be a problem solver: From routine servicing and maintenance to fault finding, diagnostics and repairs, you’ll use your technical expertise to get to the root of the problem. No two days are the same, so you’ll enjoy plenty of variety in a close-knit team.

You’ll keep developing: Vehicle technology doesn’t stand still – and neither do we. We’ll support you with training for your MOT Licence if you don’t already hold one, alongside ADAS and Hybrid & EV Level 2/3 training.

What do I need?

Got the experience but not the Level 3 qualification? We still want to hear from you. We value hands-on experience just as much as qualifications, so if you’ve built up strong mechanical knowledge through years in the trade, we’d love to hear from you.

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, an equivalent qualification, or significant hands-on experience working within the motor trade.
• Strong servicing, maintenance, repair and diagnostic skills.
• A customer-focused approach and confidence explaining technical information clearly.
• A full Manual Category B driving licence with 6 points or fewer.

Additional Information

Your career. Your evenings. Your life.

Alongside our wider AA benefits, this role gives you something particularly valuable in the motor trade: a consistent 8:30am–5:30pm Monday-to-Friday schedule, plus every other Saturday until 2:00pm. That means your evenings are yours to spend time with family and friends, pursue your interests, get to the gym or simply relax after work.

We’ll also provide full branded uniform and boots, industry-leading diagnostic equipment and funded development including MOT Licence training, ADAS and Hybrid & EV Level 2/3 training – so you can build your technical career while enjoying a better balance outside of work.

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.

We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.