Garage Assistant
Pertemps · Currie, City of Edinburgh
Garage Assistant at Pertemps, based in Currie, City of Edinburgh, paying £14.51 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £14.51 per hour
- Location
- Currie, City of Edinburgh
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 14 hours ago
- Closes
- 11 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Housekeeping
Bang in line with the market for housekeeping
Reference 263104188
About the role
Garage Assistant
Location: EH14 2TF
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 36 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
Temporary Ongoing – Immediate starts available
The Garage Assistant will support vehicle examiners and workshop teams by safely assisting with vehicle checks, helping operate vehicle controls during inspections, and maintaining a clean, organised workshop environment.
A UK drivers licence is required
Location: EH14 2TF
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 36 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
Temporary Ongoing – Immediate starts available
The Garage Assistant will support vehicle examiners and workshop teams by safely assisting with vehicle checks, helping operate vehicle controls during inspections, and maintaining a clean, organised workshop environment.
A UK drivers licence is required
- Assisting vehicle examiners during inspections by safely operating vehicle lights, steering and brakes when instructed
- Supporting checks across a range of vehicle types, including vehicles positioned on workshop ramps
- Working safely at slight height where vehicles are raised on ramps
- Communicating clearly with vehicle examiners, mechanics and other workshop colleagues
- Carrying out general housekeeping duties to keep the workshop area clean, safe and well-organised
- Helping prepare vehicles and equipment for inspection, maintenance or testing
- Reporting any visible issues, hazards or concerns to the appropriate team member
- Working both indoors and outdoors in a busy, professional garage environment
Requirements:
- Confident following instructions and working safely around vehicles and workshop equipment
- Comfortable operating vehicle lights, steering and brakes when directed by a vehicle examiner
- Comfortable working at slight height while vehicles are positioned on ramps
- Good communication skills and a reliable, positive approach to teamwork
- An interest in motor vehicles and a basic understanding of how they operate would be an advantage
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Reference: 263104188 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 11 Sep 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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