Roadside mechanic

Do you want a rewarding and fulfilling job helping people in their time of need? Are you qualified to NVQ 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent with recent on-the-job experience either in a garage / workshop or on the road? Are you prepared to work on your own initiative, in all weathers and on a variable shift pattern starting from your home address each day? Do you have the communication and customer service skills to attend people who have broken down at the side of the road? Do you want to work for a company who will look after you, pay well, provide a company van, tools and uniform, offer above average holiday entitlement, sick pay and employee benefits? If yes then read on ... We are an agency recruiting for the most prestigious motoring organisation in the UK. They are looking to increase their fleet of roadside patrol vans and are looking for skilled, friendly and helpful people to join their hardworking team. Job Title: Roadside Mechanic Locations Available: Based from home in any Edinburgh (EH) postcode Salary: Basic GBP34500 + Location Allowance + Overtime and Bonuses OTE Package: GBP54,000 Can earn up to: GBP60,000 Job-Type: Full-Time, permanent A fantastic opportunity is available for a Roadside Mechanic to join this prestigious motoring organisation based from home across Edinburgh and surrounding areas. As a Roadside Mechanic your main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults * Diagnosing and repairing Electrical faults * Towing broken down vehicles from the roadside to a designated drop off point using the onboard towing equipment To be considered for the role you must be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative. The company are especially interested speaking to candidates with at least 3 years driving experience. In addition, the following key skills and experience are essential: * Prefer NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent but will accept NVQ 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent with significant garage experience * Recent hands-on garage, workshop or mobile mechanics experience (within the past 5 years) * Full category B or above driving licence with a maximum of 6 points for minor endorsements and no outstanding DD, DR or CD penalties * Able to use diagnostic equipment * Familiar with electrical, fuel and ignition systems of vehicles (Electric and Hybrid training available) * Confident and personable when talking to customers * Willing to work by the roadside in all weather conditions * Empathetic and appreciative of the stressful situation that customers can find themselves in. Additional Information Shift Pattern: To be confirmed. It will include day, late and night working as well as weekend and Bank Holiday working as part of a rolling roster. Hours: average shift length is 9 hours per day plus end-of-shift overtime as required by the business Overtime and Stand-By Hours: enhanced pay available for worked overtime and stand-by hours Other Benefits: * Company van (parked at home), tools and uniform provided * 31 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays. Increases with length of service) * Company pension * Free breakdown cover, dedicated employee assistance programme plus remote 24/7 GP (doctor) services for you and your family * Job satisfaction and company who respects your work/life balance Application: Once you apply we will contact you to say if your CV has been accepted. We #39;ll then call to discuss the role and your CV in more detail. If you are selected we will send you to the client. Vetting: Our client will undertake vetting including referencing for up to 3 years. They will also require a basic criminal records check, ID, Proof of Right to Work AND an adverse credit check. If you have any criminal convictions or cautions in the UK or abroad you MUST declare them to us at the time of applying. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and may determine if we can submit you for the position. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: GBP34,500.00-GBP60,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company car * Employee discount * Health wellbeing programme * Sick pay