Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to provide exceptional service to customers at their location. This role offers a competitive salary with potential earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and overtime. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and possess strong technical and customer service skills. The position provides flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and support for work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Holiday and leave

Confidential support service

Access to discount portal

Colleague Share Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose issues reported by the breakdown team.
• Repair vehicles to get them back on the road.
• Identify problems and advise customers on vehicle issues.
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Technical experience

Electrical experience

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 or equivalent (City and Guilds, IMI, NVQ)

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician

Location: Colchester
Salary: £44,385 basic per annum, OTE £50,000 plus
Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm, 1 in 4 Saturdays (Plenty of overtime available)

Overview

As a Mobile Mechanic within our client’s Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you will use your expertise to support customers directly—whether at their home, workplace, or elsewhere. You’ll provide first‑class service without the restrictions of a traditional workshop. This role is with one of the UK’s leading vehicle breakdown companies, offering flexibility and a wide range of benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of £38,625, with potential earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium‑rate overtime.
• Full‑time 40‑hour week, Monday–Saturday availability (8am‑8pm), flexible and stable.
• After the first month, option to work extra rest days at £30 per hour – one day a month can add £3,000 to your earnings.
• Free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, and a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months.
• 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions, life assurance cover up to 4× salary (10× optional with flex benefits).
• 24/7 confidential support service for you and household members aged 16+.
• Access to Orange Savings, exclusive discount portal across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more.
• After probation, automatic joining of the Colleague Share Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose issues reported by the breakdown team.
• Repair vehicles to get them back on the road or arrange safe return to the workshop.
• Identify problems and advise the customer on vehicle issues.
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance, including electrical and diagnostic tasks.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Requirements

• Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair preferred; Level 2 or equivalent qualifications (e.g., City and Guilds, IMI, NVQ).
• Minimum 3 years experience within a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points or bans.
• Demonstrable technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Consultant - Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in automotive, motor trade, engineering and related industries across the UK.