About the Role
Are you practical, mechanically minded and looking for a rewarding engineering career where your work genuinely changes people's lives?
Join our specialist team installing vehicle adaptations that help disabled people maintain their independence and freedom.
This is an excellent opportunity in a very rewarding industry, every installation we complete allows someone to drive again, travel independently or access their vehicle more easily. This is engineering with a genuine purpose, and it's one of the most rewarding careers in the automotive industry.
This is not a traditional workshop technician role.
Your role will combine workshop-based installations with mobile fitting across Yorkshire, working from our York and Leeds workshops as well as visiting customers' homes and local vehicle dealerships.
You'll need to enjoy working independently, solving problems on-site and providing excellent customer service.
Your responsibilities will include
- Installing hand controls, steering aids and left foot accelerators
- Installing boot hoists and access equipment
- Installing dual control systems for driving instructors
- Servicing and repairing vehicle adaptations
- Testing completed installations
- Demonstrating equipment to customers
- Visits to dealerships and customers
- Advising customers & vehicle dealerships about adaptations
- Assisting with the Mobility side of the business when required
Full manufacturer & in house training will be provided.
About the person
- The ideal candidate must be reliable, trustworthy & organised
- Able to work independently after training
- Someone who can work on their own initiative as well as be a strong team player
- Possess an excellent eye for detail and take pride in quality workmanship
- Have the ability to follow manufacturer's instructions and overcome any discrepancies as they may arise with experience gained through training
- Be patient, understanding and willing to go the extra mile with a 'can do' positive attitude
- Must have a polite telephone manner, be IT literate and a good communicator
- Professional with customers, delivering exceptional customer service
- No experience necessary however you must be confident using hand & power tools. Some mechanical / engineering / auto electrical experience in an automotive setting or similar would be beneficial
- A full driving licence is required
Whether you've worked as an installation engineer, service engineer, vehicle technician, auto electrician, mechanical fitter or in another practical engineering role, we'd love to hear from you.
Full training will be provided, including the safe removal and refitting of vehicle components such as trim panels, steering wheels and airbags where required.
A basic understanding of vehicle electrics would be advantageous. Experience with fabrication or welding is beneficial but not essential.
About Able to Enable
Able to Enable has been helping people maintain their independence for over 27 years. As an independent mobility specialist and Motability-accredited adaptation installer, we fit specialist vehicle adaptations across Yorkshire and are proud to make a genuine difference to our customers' lives every day.
Why join us?
- Monday-Friday only (8:45am-5:00pm)
- No weekend work
- £14.00-£17.00 per hour depending on experience
- Performance bonus
- Company van after training
- Full manufacturer & in-house training
- 28 days holiday increasing with service
- Company pension
- Overtime may be available
- Local travel only (home every evening)
- Friendly independent family business
We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career with us. In return, we'll invest in your training, support your development and provide the opportunity to become a specialist in a unique and rewarding area of the automotive industry.
We value attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn more than previous experience. If you're practical, enjoy working with your hands and take pride in doing a job properly, we'd encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What skills or experience do you have that will help you to succeed in this role?
- What interests you about this role?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
