Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician based in Cheltenham. This role involves diagnosing vehicle issues on-site, providing exceptional customer service, and performing general maintenance. Ideal candidates should have at least a Level 2 qualification in vehicle maintenance and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000, with potential yearly earnings up to £53,000. Enjoy benefits such as a company vehicle, fuel provision, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Fully equipped company vehicle

Fuel provided

Free breakdown cover

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits site

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifying required; Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and fix vehicle issues at the breakdown location.
• Identify problems and advise customers on vehicle status.
• Perform vehicle servicing, general maintenance, electrical work, and diagnostics.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicle issues

Performing vehicle servicing

Electrical work

Exceptional customer service

Education

Level 2 qualifying

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician

Location: Cheltenham and the immediate surrounding area.

Salary: £35,000 basic, with time and a half overtime rate. Yearly earnings typically range £43,000‑£53,000, depending on overtime.

Hours: 40 hours rota'd across Monday to Sunday. Earliest start 6 am, latest finish 12 am with mandatory 12‑hour rest between shifts, scheduled for the whole year in advance.

Reference: 29642

Benefits

• No additional travel time – start and finish on your driveway.
• Fuel provided – no commuting costs incurred.
• Fully equipped, state‑of‑the‑art company vehicle with tools and uniform.
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household.
• Access to career progression opportunities and industry‑leading training.
• Company life assurance linked to pension.
• Flexible benefits site providing numerous health and wellbeing options.

Role

Working closely with the breakdown team, you will attend breakdowns to diagnose issues, repair vehicles to get them back on the road or arrange for a workshop transfer. You will identify problems and advise customers, perform vehicle servicing & general maintenance, electrical work and diagnostics. As a Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician you are the face of the business, so delivering exceptional customer service is essential.

Responsibility Highlights

• Diagnose and fix vehicle issues at the breakdown location.
• Identify problems and advise customers on vehicle status.
• Perform vehicle servicing, general maintenance, electrical work, and diagnostics.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain professional standards.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifying required; Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.