Automotive Technician

Role: Mechanical Workshop Manager I Mobile Vehicle Technician I MET Technician I Vehicle Spray Painter I Panel Beater

Location: Edinburgh Airport

Employment: Permanent

Working Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (with weekend availability if required)

Working Hours: 08.00am to 17.00pm (42.5 hour week) with weekend overtime available

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Workshop Manager to oversee the daily operations of our client’s workshop. You will oversee daily operations, staff, and compliance in automotive vehicle settings. You will lead a skilled team of technicians and administrative staff, ensuring the smooth running of the workshop while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop, including scheduling, task allocation, and productivity monitoring
• Lead, coach, and motivate the workshop team to achieve performance targets and quality standards
• Oversee vehicle repair processes, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and customer expectations
• Maintain accurate reporting on workshop throughput, KPIs, and performance
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, suppliers, and customers
• Oversee stock, parts ordering, and supplier negotiations to optimise costs and availability
• Drive continuous improvement, implementing new technologies and processes to improve efficiency and service delivery

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Mobile Vehicle Technician to join our client’s team. Are you a mobile vehicle repair technician able to offer a comprehensive package to our clients, encompassing mechanical, electrical, and maintenance tasks? We would like to speak to you!

Your ability to bring your expertise to the customer s doorstep, provide a convenient solution that saves time and offers peace of mind to our customers in need of repairs or maintenance, is what we are looking for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking care of general vehicle repair and maintenance duties
• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections ensuring all vehicles are safe and road tested
• Prepare all vehicles to be road worthy
• Service and maintain all vehicles to the highest standard
• Whenever called upon, attend breakdowns
• Quality awareness
• Understanding of basic health & safety requirements
• Ability to read / comprehend technical instruction

We are seeking a skilled MET Technician to join our client’s professional body shop team. You will be responsible for carrying out mechanical, electrical, and trim repairs on a wide range of vehicles, ensuring all work is completed to manufacturer standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strip and refit vehicle components including mechanical, electrical, and trim parts.
• Diagnose and repair faults using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Work closely with body and paint technicians to ensure smooth workflow.
• Carry out wheel alignments, suspension, steering, and air conditioning repairs where required.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, within agreed timescales.
• Keep accurate records of work carried out and parts used.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

We are looking for an experienced Body Shop Paint Sprayer to join our client’s professional and growing team. The successful candidate will carry out high-quality refinishing work across a wide range of vehicles, ensuring a flawless finish and customer satisfaction

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare vehicles for spraying, including masking, sanding, and priming.
• Mix and apply paints to match original manufacturer colours and finishes.
• Carry out spray painting to a professional standard on panels, bodywork, and complete vehicles.
• Ensure all refinishing work is completed efficiently and to high-quality standards.
• Operate and maintain spray booths, equipment, and tools in line with health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with preppers, polishers, and body repair technicians to meet deadlines.
• Conduct final inspections to…