Mechanic, Maintenance​/Cleaning

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Got the experience but not the Level 3 qualification? We still want 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.

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…