Roadside Rescue Mechanic St Edmunds

Roadside Rescue Mechanic - Bury St Edmunds

The AA Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

As our Roadside Rescue Mechanic, you’ll go the extra mile for our members. Anything can happen whilst driving, but we are the AA and we get everyone back on the road safely so the show can go on. In return, we’ll go the extra mile for you, with training, support and opportunities for development.

Company Description/Business Unit
Push for better, join the AA. As our Roadside Rescue Mechanic, you’ll go the extra mile for our members. Anything can happen whilst driving, but we are the AA and we get everyone back on the road safely so the show can go on. In return, we’ll go the extra mile for you, with training, support and opportunities for development.

Base Salary: £37,152 plus £3,598 location allowance
The base salary is achieved on a working week on average of 40 hours. Top performers can earn upwards of OTE £60,000!

This is the job

• Eligibility for Location allowance is based on your home postcode
• Start and finish on your driveway, (paid from the moment you get in your van to the moment you get home). Sign on locations also available for discussion
• Each year, choose your standby hours preferences to suit your lifestyle and work life balance
• Bring your best self and we provide the rest, including;
  Van, full Uniform, Boots, and the best available equipment!
• Free breakdown cover from day one
• Up to 7% company pension contribution
• 23 days holidays (increases with service)
• A famous brand that our customers love with industry leading training
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

More importantly you’ll be the friendly face of the UK’s largest motoring organisation. To our members, you’re the superhero. Ready for anything, you’ll be there for them, anytime, anywhere and in any weather. You’ll get their day moving again, forging confidence for drivers now and for the future.

What will I be doing?

• A communicator:
  You are our master of diagnostics and fundamental in delighting your customers! You're comfortable sharing your knowledge and information in a way that your customers understand the situation and feel safe that their needs will be taken care of
• A self-starter:
  You will be content working independently, as well as collaborating as part of a team, driving to different locations in all weathers
• A fixer/problem solver:
  You will revel in utilising your technical expertise to solve a variety of issues. Whether that’s fixing the vehicle by the roadside or recovering the vehicle to a garage, you are the solution bringer and enable your customer to get on with their day

What do I need?

• NVQ3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent qualifications with appropriate experience
• It’s essential that you have a full category B driving licence, with 6 points or less
• To be happy working shifts, which could include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

The AA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.