Field-Based Roadside Technician: Overtime & Bonuses

Octane Recruitment; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus

Pension 6.5% matched

Life Insurance

Career progression

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice (EV)

Wellbeing support

Breakdown cover for household

Job summary

Octane Recruitment seeks a Roadside Technician (Field based) to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company. The role is based in Cheltenham with a 40-hour week and shifts between 6am and 12pm, including weekend work.

You will diagnose faults at the roadside, perform mechanical and electrical repairs, advise members on next steps, and work from a van. A Level 2/3 in light vehicle maintenance is required, plus 2 years post-qualification experience and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair, ideally level 3.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical roadside repairs (battery replacements, wheel changes, minor engine fixes).
• Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.
• Provide temporary solutions to maintain member mobility and advise on next steps.

Skills

Customer focus

Diagnostics

Roadside assistance

Electrical repairs

Education

Level 2/3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Octane Recruitment seeks a Roadside Technician (Field based) to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company. The role is based in Cheltenham with a 40-hour week and shifts between 6am and 12pm, including weekend work.

You will diagnose faults at the roadside, perform mechanical and electrical repairs, advise members on next steps, and work from a van. A Level 2/3 in light vehicle maintenance is required, plus 2 years post-qualification experience and a full UK driving licence.