Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle breakdown company is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician in the Cheltenham area. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £53,000, depending on overtime. You will provide roadside assistance, diagnose vehicle issues, and deliver exceptional customer service. A fully equipped company vehicle, fuel provisions, and career progression opportunities are included. Candidates must have at least a Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

No additional travel time

Fuel provided

Fully equipped company vehicle

Free breakdown cover

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits site

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience in vehicle servicing and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and work on vehicles to get them operational.
• Provide exceptional customer service as company representative.
• Complete vehicle servicing and general maintenance.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Customer service

Electrical maintenance

Education

Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Company vehicle

Job description

Overview

Mobile Vehicle Technician – Location: Cheltenham area. Salary: £35,000 basic, with time and a half overtime; overtime earnings typically £43,000 - £53,000 depending on overtime. Hours: 40 hours per week, rota’d across Monday to Sunday. Earliest start time 6am, latest finish time 12am with a mandatory 12-hour rest period between shifts.

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians. We are recruiting across the area and will tailor the area to you based on your location. This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician works for one of the UK’s leading vehicle breakdown companies, providing a first-class service to thousands of customers. This is a role to start ASAP. It offers a fantastic benefits package and the possibility to start your day as soon as you start the van.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose issues and work on vehicles to get them back on the road or back to the workshop.
• Identify problems and advise the customer on the vehicle’s issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle diagnostics.
• Represent the business with exceptional customer service as the face of the company.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician in Light Vehicle Maintenance preferred, but not essential. At minimum, Level 2 qualified to be considered.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.