AA Trainee Vehicle Mechanic

The AA Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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- Southampton role at The AA

The AA Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Field Based

Employment Type: Full time, permanent

Salary: £29,350 (based on an average 40 hour working week)

Additional Location allowance: £3598 per annum

On Target Earnings: Top performers can earn upwards of OTE £44,000

Start Date: 27 th of October 2025

Please note: Due to essential training requirements, annual leave cannot be taken between 27th October and 15th December, or during the month of March. These periods are critical to the success of the programme and ensure all trainees receive the full benefit of the training schedule.

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Join our AA Trainee Vehicle Mechanic development programme and we’ll fine tune your expertise with ongoing support and training. If you’ve got the drive to succeed, we want to hear from you. By joining our development programme, you pledge to become a fully-fledged Roadside Rescue Mechanic with us in the future.

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This is the job

“The AAccelerated Development Programme for AAspiring Trainee Vehicle Mechanics who are ready to turbo charge their careers and become fully competent AA patrols”

This innovative program is the perfect pit stop for fresh talent to fine-tune their skills, rev up their knowledge, and get their careers racing ahead.

Your way with people really sets you apart and you understand not just what your customer wants, but how they feel you’ll ask the right questions, explain your fix and ensure your customer can get on with their day. You’re ready for anything, you’ll be there for them, anytime, anywhere and in any weather.

What will I be doing?

Programme Overview

• Duration: A comprehensive 12-month journey where you’ll dive into the latest automotive technologies with workshops led by our inhouse training experts
• Mentorship:
  You will be paired with a seasoned patrol expert, providing one-on-one guidance
• Real-World
  
  Experience:
  
  Gain practical on the job experience
• Certification:
  Earn IMI and EV certifications that will set you apart in the industry.
• End of the programme:
  To be a fully competent roadside AA Patrol, with potential to increase pay and benefits
• Starting and finishing work 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!

• Some experience in vehicle maintenance and repair and customer service
• It’s essential thatyou have a full category B driving licence, with 6 points or less,If you don’t also have category BE (towing) we’ll fund it for you.
• To be happy working shifts, which could include evenings, weekends and bank holidays

• 23 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,…