Mobile Roadside Technician - OT, Benefits & Growth

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days + bank holidays (rising to 25)

Up to 6.5% matched pension

Life Insurance (4x salary)

Career progression & industry training

Car salary sacrifice with EV options

Free breakdown cover for household

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Roadside Technician (Field based) in Chesterfield to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company. This permanent role offers 40 hours per week, with flexi overtime and bonuses, plus benefits including pension, life cover, and training.

You will attend roadside breakdowns, perform mechanical/electrical repairs and use diagnostic tools to identify issues. A full UK driving licence and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or ideally Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification.
• Must have a minimum 2-year post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or mobile role.
• Customer-focused approach and a full UK driving licence (max 6 points, no bans).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer-focused

Adaptable in field conditions

Diagnostic tools experience

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair (City & Guilds/IMI/NVQ)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Roadside toolkit

Job description

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Roadside Technician (Field based) in Chesterfield to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company. This permanent role offers 40 hours per week, with flexi overtime and bonuses, plus benefits including pension, life cover, and training.

You will attend roadside breakdowns, perform mechanical/electrical repairs and use diagnostic tools to identify issues. A full UK driving licence and relevant qualifications are essential.