AJM Vehicle Services is a successful, family-run business based in Bathgate, West Lothian, with over 38 years’ experience providing specialist vehicle repair and fleet support services across Scotland.
Our purpose-built facility has grown significantly over the years and now includes a 12-bay workshop, supporting a wide range of commercial vehicle body repairs, vehicle maintenance, accident repairs, mobile repairs and vehicle recovery services.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and reliable Workshop & Yard Labourer to join our established team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy vehicle services environment, takes pride in their work and is looking for a long-term position within a well-established company.
At AJM, we pride ourselves on providing a high-quality service to our customers while creating a supportive working environment where our employees are valued and rewarded for their contribution.
The Role
The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day running of our workshop and yard, helping ensure vehicles, equipment and the working environment are maintained to a high standard.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- General yard and workshop duties
- Pressure washing and valeting commercial vehicles, vans and cars
- Collecting and delivering customer vehicles
- Moving vehicles and equipment safely around the yard and workshop
- Receiving and checking parts and other deliveries
- Operating a counterbalance forklift
- Assisting workshop staff and other departments as required
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working environment
- Following company procedures and health & safety requirements
- Supporting the wider team to ensure vehicles are processed efficiently and customer requirements are met
About You
We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work.
You should be able to demonstrate:
- Honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic
- A positive and professional attitude
- The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
- The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Excellent timekeeping and reliability
- A flexible approach to working hours and overtime when required
- The ability and willingness to work in an active, physical role
- A good understanding of workplace health and safety
- A willingness to learn and support colleagues across the business
Experience & Skills
- Previous experience working within a vehicle workshop, garage or similar environment would be advantageous but is not essential
- Previous vehicle valeting experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Counterbalance forklift experience/licence would be advantageous
- A full clean UK driving licence is required
- Experience driving commercial vehicles would be an advantage
Training and support will be provided where required for the right candidate.
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm when required
The role may require occasional additional hours or weekend working to meet customer requirements.
Health & Safety
Health and safety is an important part of working at AJM.
All employees are expected to:
- Take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of colleagues
- Report accidents, incidents and near misses to management
- Report any hazards or potential issues that could cause harm
- Follow the standards and procedures outlined in the Company Health & Safety Manual and Company Handbook
- Work safely and responsibly at all times
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- A stable position within an established, family-run business
- The opportunity to work within a busy and growing vehicle services operation
- Supportive team environment
Interested?
If you are hardworking, dependable and looking to build a long-term career with an established vehicle services company, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
