We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Mechanic or Automotive Technician to join our engineering team at Stewarts of Tayside Ltd. This role is ideal for someone looking to move away from dealership targets and into a varied position maintaining our fleet of cars, vans, minibuses, trailers, forklifts and other company equipment. No previous agricultural experience is required – if you're a good mechanic, we'll help you learn the rest. The role is focused on ensuring high vehicle availability, reliability, and safety, while also supporting workshop equipment and wider site assets when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Servicing and repairing company cars, vans and minibuses
- Maintaining trailers and carrying out safety inspections
- Diagnosing mechanical faults
- Brakes, steering and suspension repairs
- Welding and fabrication repairs where required
- Preventative maintenance and inspections
- Supporting maintenance of forklifts and other site equipment
- Working alongside our engineering team to maintain a wide variety of vehicles and machinery
- Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of safety and quality
- Accurately complete maintenance records and documentation
Role Requirements
- Experience as a Vehicle Mechanic or Automotive Technician
- Experience servicing and repairing cars and light commercial vehicles
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship in automotive, plant, or agricultural engineering
- MOT Tester qualification
- Experience using dealer diagnostic equipment
- Trailer maintenance experience
- Welding and fabrication (MIG desirable)
- Hydraulic systems knowledge
- Forklift, plant or agricultural machinery experience
Working Hours & Overtime
- 45-hour week, predominantly Monday to Friday day shifts, with a rotating shift pattern where required
- Regular overtime available
- Weekend work will form part of a rota as the team develops
- This is a hands-on role where a flexible approach is required, occasional additional hours may be required during breakdowns or peak operational periods
Salary
- Competitive salary - dependent on experience
Applications are welcomed from car mechanics, dealership technicians, independent garage mechanics and MOT testers looking for a varied role outside the motor trade.
If you are proactive, hands - on, and passionate about engineering in a production environment, we would love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
