Job Advertisement Sample
Updated 17 October 2025
This template provides a structured format for creating a job advertisement for a Motor Vehicle Mechanic position. It outlines key details such as position, location, job type, salary, and hours, along with responsibilities, required skills, and desired attitudes. The template also includes instructions for applicants and an equal opportunities statement.
Job Advertisement
Position: Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Location: [location name]
Job Type: Permanent/Full Time
Salary: Negotiable – depending on experience
Hours: 35 per week, on a shift working basis, 2 days’ back shift (2 pm – 10 pm) and 3 days’ early shift (7 am to 3 pm) There may also be a requirement to work overtime from time to time.
ABC Company offers a truly personal service with over 100 vehicle service and repair jobs each week. Supporting the day-to-day service and repair operation and reporting to the Service Department Manager, the ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach to the role and some experience in the motor vehicle servicing industry. This is a challenging role where you will need to be able to think on your feet, go above and beyond the call of duty and constantly deliver to ensure customer satisfaction. In return, you will develop your skills and progress within this well-respected family business.
Responsibilities
· To carry out inspection and servicing of vehicles as required;
· To discuss vehicle problems and solutions with vehicle owners;
· To carry out MOT checks on vehicles as required;
· To effectively use all servicing and maintenance tools and equipment and maintain it in good condition;
· To diagnose problems and make decisions about the most suitable repairs;
· To maintain vehicle records by recording service and repairs;
· To operate diagnostic equipment when required;
· To contain costs by using warranties and evaluating service and parts options;
· To keep parts stock levels by re-ordering when required, and
· To conduct test-drives and adjust vehicle controls and systems as appropriate.
Skills and Experience
· Educated to standard grade level;
· Studying IVQ in Motor Vehicle Engineering Levels 1, 2 or 3;
· Experienced in lifting and handling weights;
· Experienced in machining materials;
· Fault-finding & diagnostic skills;
· Good communication and interpersonal skills;
· Problem-solving skills;
· Time management skills, and
· Ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines.
Attitude
· Ability to use own initiative;
· Team player;
· Positive, ‘can do’ attitude;
· Flexible;
· Confident;
· Good timekeeper, and
· Honest, trustworthy & reliable.
To apply, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV together with an introductory letter explaining why we should consider you for this post to [company email address]. To view the full job description and person specification, please go to our website at [website address], current vacancies.
Closing date: [day and date of closing]
ABC Company is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job Advertisement
Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Location: [location name]
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: Negotiable – depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
You will support 100 vehicle service and repair jobs each week. Reporting to the Service Department Manager, the ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach to this challenging role and some experience in the motor vehicle servicing industry.
To apply, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV together with an introductory letter explaining why we should consider you for this post to [company email address]. To view the full job description and person specification, please go to our website at [website address], current vacancies.
Closing date: [day and date of closing]
ABC Company is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About this template
What is this template?
Job Advertisement Sample is a free, ready-to-use Employment template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Employment template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Employment usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.