Mobile Roadside Technician | OTE £60k+ | 40h/wk

Octane Recruitment Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme

Pension match 6.5%

Life insurance

Career progression

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support 24/7

Household breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Roadside Technician (field-based) in Lancaster to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company. The role offers a strong base salary with earnable overtime and bonus opportunities as part of a permanent, full-time position.

You must have the right to work in the UK, with 2+ years hands-on vehicle experience and valid UK driving licence. Shifts span 6am–12am, 40 hours/week, with overtime options.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Ideally a Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience.

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 options.
• Provide temporary solutions when full repair isn't possible to restore mobility.
• Advise members on next steps, including recovery if needed.
• Work safely in varied environments and conditions.

Skills

Customer-focused

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Job description

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Roadside Technician (field-based) in Lancaster to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company. The role offers a strong base salary with earnable overtime and bonus opportunities as part of a permanent, full-time position.

You must have the right to work in the UK, with 2+ years hands-on vehicle experience and valid UK driving licence. Shifts span 6am–12am, 40 hours/week, with overtime options.