Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5000 per year

Bonus scheme up to £6000 per year

23 days + bank holidays (25 with long‑

Service tenure increases holiday

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service and repair vehicles at customers' homes or workplaces. The role is field-based, with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday and one optional Saturday per month, with overtime paid at enhanced rates.

You will handle diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on EVs where required, and you will manage customer communications and payments while upholding high service standards.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience.
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 points, no bans.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at the customer's location (driveway or car park).
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (oil changes, tire rotations, brakes).
• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems including engine, transmission, brakes, suspension and electrical issues.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify issues.
• Communicate repair recommendations to customers.
• Process payments via card transactions.
• Keep records of work and parts used.

Skills

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Decision making

Education

Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician providing servicing, maintenance and repairs via pre-booked appointments at customers' home addresses or places of work. This is a new and specialist division for the number one national breakdown company in the UK, with over 15 million members.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Bishop's Stortford

Pay / salary: £40,170 OTE: In Excess of £52,000

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule for the Mobile Technician role

Home based, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm with 1 Saturday per month. When working the Saturday, you will receive a day off in that week. Any overtime past 5pm or an additional Saturday, is paid at time and a half (£30ph)

1 day of overtime per month = £3,000 additional per year; 2 days of overtime per month = £5,000 additional per year, completely optional - more flexibility, more reward.

Benefits for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role

• Overtime - flexible and optional overtime, earn up to £5000 per year.
• Bonus scheme - based on productivity and quality, earn up to £6000 per year.
• 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
• Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions.
• Life Insurance cover up to 4x your salary.
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry-leading training.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme - includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at the customer's selected location, e.g. driveway or office car park.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations.
• Payment handling through card transactions.
• Keep up to date with the latest automotive technology and repair techniques.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.

What you'll need to be considered for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role

• Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally a Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or a mobile vehicle role.
• The ability to work independently, make decisions on the go, and follow procedures.
• A customer-focused approach.
• Must have a full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.