Mobile Roadside Technician – High Earning Overtime & Benefits

Octane Recruitment; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme

Annual leave 23-25

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Career progression

Employee share scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Household breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Roadside Technician (field-based) for a national breakdown company with over 15 million members. The role offers a base salary of £36,400 with OTE in excess of £60,000 and potential to earn £70–£80k.

You will work 40 hours per week between 6am and 12am, Monday to Sunday, with overtime options. Benefits include pension, life insurance, career progression, share schemes, and free household breakdown cover.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally Level 3 qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on post-qualification experience with vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence – max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical roadside repairs (battery changes, wheel changes, minor engine fixes).
• Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.
• Provide temporary solutions when full repair isn’t possible to restore mobility.
• Advise members on next steps and recovery if needed.
• Work safely and efficiently in varied environments.

Skills

Customer focus

Safety conscious

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Roadside Technician (field-based) for a national breakdown company with over 15 million members. The role offers a base salary of £36,400 with OTE in excess of £60,000 and potential to earn £70–£80k.

You will work 40 hours per week between 6am and 12am, Monday to Sunday, with overtime options. Benefits include pension, life insurance, career progression, share schemes, and free household breakdown cover.