Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Charlestown; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle services company in Cornwall is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician. This role involves diagnosing and addressing vehicle issues on-site, ensuring exceptional customer service. With a salary of £38,625 and potential earnings of £50,000 OTE, the position includes many perks, such as guaranteed overtime, tools for your future, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance, a full UK driving licence, and at least three years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime

Tools to Drive Your Future

23 days of holiday

Pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions

24/7 confidential support services

Access to exclusive discount portal

Employee share scheme after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience within a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points or bans.
• Demonstrable technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose issues and work on vehicles.
• Identify problems and advise customers on vehicle issues.
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Customer Service

Electrical Diagnostics

Technical Experience

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Equivalent Qualifications (City and Guilds, IMI, NVQ)

Job description

Job Title: Mobile Vehicle Technician

Location: St Austell

Salary: £38,625 Basic (OTE £50,000) + Overtime 1.5 / A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385 + Company Van

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30, with 1 in 4 Saturdays-40 hours per week

Ref: 29633

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians. We are recruiting across Cornwall so we will tailor the area to you based on your location. This Mobile Vehicle Mechanic is working for one of the UK’s leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Benefits

• Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward.
• Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.
• Time Off That Matters - enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. Supporting work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.
• Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.
• Wellbeing That Works for You - 24/7 confidential support services are available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
• Extras That Make a Difference - access the exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join the Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in the collective success.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Responsibilities

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle’s issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Requirements

• We ideally want Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair however we would consider Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Open to equivalent qualifications such as City and Guilds Vehicle Maintenance, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show your qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or working as a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic.
• A full UK driving licence - no more than 9 points or bans on the licence.
• Ability to demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.