Vehicle Technician - Chelmsford
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company description
Job Title: Vehicle Technician
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: Up to £34,000 OTE
(£24,300 Salary + £930 Flex Allowance + SE allowance of £2500 + £419 Monthly bonus)
Solution bringers. Day makers. Extra milers. We are the AA. And we keep everyone’s show on the road. There for our members wherever and whenever they need us, we’re always ready for anything. That’s why, for over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers. As a Vehicle Technician, you’ll always go the extra mile for our members. In return, we’ll go the extra mile for you, with excellent training, support, and development opportunities.
This is the job
Based out of Chelmsford, you will provide a quality, professional and effective assessment of clients vehicles against pre-specified criteria.
You will provide advice and assistance within your own area of competence, ensuring that in cases where a client requires information, or assistance, they are directed to the appropriate Team Leader or AA service or department.
What will I be doing?
- Contribute to the effective operation by providing a vehicle Mechanical Report to AA business customers/organisations.
- Carry out vehicle checks to a high standard on client’s premises against set criteria within set time frames.
- Ensure the optimum use of time and costs when undertaking diagnostic work.
- Maintain a high level of knowledge in the field of automotive systems ensuring that all equipment tooling can be used in an efficient and correct manner.
- Maintain to a high standard of serviceability and cleanliness all of the equipment, Uniform and tooling issued, reporting any loss, theft or breakage to line manager immediately.
What do I need?
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- L2 City and guilds in mechanical (or above)
- L2 NVQ in mechanical (or above)
- Must be able to attend a residential training period of up to 1 week
- Driving licence (car) with max 6 points
- Be able to get to client’s sites (no company vehicle provided)
Desirable:
- Previous car inspection or appraisal work
- Previous MOT experience
Additional Information
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Free AA breakdown membership
- 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, shopping, holidays and more
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Vehicle Technician - Chelmsford roles across The AA's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Repair & Maintenance.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,300 - £24,300 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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