Garage Assistant

Garage Assistant

Location:

EH14 2TF

Hours of Work:
Monday
- Friday 36 hours per week

Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour

Temporary Ongoing
- Immediate starts available

Please note the Garage Assistant requires a drivers licence as you will be moving vehicles within the yard.

The Garage Assistant will support vehicle examiners and workshop teams by safely assisting with vehicle checks, helping operate vehicle controls during inspections, and maintaining a clean, organised workshop environment.

• Assisting vehicle examiners during inspections by safely operating vehicle lights, steering and brakes when instructed
• Supporting checks across a range of vehicle types, including vehicles positioned on workshop ramps
• Working safely at slight height where vehicles are raised on ramps
• Communicating clearly with vehicle examiners, mechanics and other workshop colleagues
• Carrying out general housekeeping duties to keep the workshop area clean, safe and well‑organised
• Helping prepare vehicles and equipment for inspection, maintenance or testing
• Reporting any visible issues, hazards or concerns to the appropriate team member
• Working both indoors and outdoors in a busy, professional garage environment

• Confident following instructions and working safely around vehicles and workshop equipment.
• Comfortable operating vehicle lights, steering and brakes when directed by a vehicle examiner.
• Comfortable working at slight height while vehicles are positioned on ramps.
• Good communication skills and a reliable, positive approach to teamwork.
• An interest in motor vehicles and a basic understanding of how they operate would be an advantage.