Mobile Roadside Technician | High Earning Potential & Benefits

Octane Recruitment Limited; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme

Pension up to 6.5%

Life Insurance

Career progression & training

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free household breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Roadside Technician (field-based) to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company. The Ayr-based role offers a 40-hour week across a 6am–12am window, with overtime and a clear progression path.

You will diagnose faults, perform roadside repairs, and advise on next steps while maintaining safety in varied conditions. Generous overtime, bonuses, and benefits accompany a strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally a Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or a mobile vehicle role.
• Must have a full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess vehicle faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs at the roadside, including battery replacements, wheel changes, and minor engine fixes.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.
• Provide temporary solutions when full repair isn't possible, ensuring member mobility.
• Advise members clearly on next steps, including recovery if needed.
• Work safely and efficiently in varied environments and conditions.

Skills

Customer-focused

Safety-conscious

Diagnostic reasoning

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electrical repair tools

Job description

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Roadside Technician (field-based) to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company. The Ayr-based role offers a 40-hour week across a 6am–12am window, with overtime and a clear progression path.

You will diagnose faults, perform roadside repairs, and advise on next steps while maintaining safety in varied conditions. Generous overtime, bonuses, and benefits accompany a strong earning potential.