Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5000

Bonus scheme up to £6000

23 days + holidays

Pension up to 6.5%

Life Insurance

Career progression & training

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Mobile Technician for a permanent, full-time role based in Cheltenham, UK. You will service and repair vehicles at customer locations, including EVs, working 40 hours across five days (Mon–Sat) with optional overtime.

The package includes an OTE up to £52,000, pension contributions, life insurance, and career progression opportunities within a leading national breakdown company. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2-year post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles, in workshop or mobile role.
• Full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair vehicles at customer locations (driveways, car parks, etc.), including EVs.
• Perform routine maintenance: oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections.
• Diagnose and repair issues across engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions, electrical systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve problems.
• Communicate repair recommendations to customers and handle payments via card.
• Keep records of work and parts used.

Skills

Customer focus

Independent worker

Decision making

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician providing servicing, maintenance and repair, via prebooked appointments, at customers home address or place 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 right to work in the UK status.

Location:Cheltenham

Pay / salary:£40,170 OTE: Up to £52,000

Job type:Permanent / Full time role

Shift and schedule for the Mobile Technician role

Home based, working 40 hours per week, across 5 days (Monday to Saturday) 8am - 8PM, working 1 in 4 Saturdays.

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 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
• Colleague share scheme.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme- includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• Wellbeing support24/7.
• Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities for the Mobile Technician role

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) customer selected location e.g. driveway, 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 Technician role

• Must have a minimum of Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or ideally Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Must have a minimum 2-year post-qualification hands on experience with vehicles. Either in a workshop or mobile vehicle type 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