Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle breakdown company in Guildford is looking for a Mobile Vehicle Technician to join their team. The role offers competitive pay of £43,625, with potential to earn up to £58,000 through bonuses. The technician will provide critical roadside support and vehicle maintenance while enjoying a range of benefits including guaranteed overtime, holiday leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary

Guaranteed overtime

Holidays rising with service

Pension scheme with matched contributions

24/7 confidential support service

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Mobile Vehicle Technician or in a vehicle workshop.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points or bans.
• Ability to show qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, diagnose issues, and help get vehicles back on the road.
• Advise customers on their vehicle's issues.
• Provide vehicle servicing and maintenance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3

Technical Diagnostics

Customer Service

Electrical Experience

Education

City & Guilds, IMI, or NVQ

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician

Location: Guildford

Salary: £43,625 basic salary (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance), with the opportunity to earn up to £58,000

Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm, 1 in 4 Saturday's

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

Benefits

• Earnings That Motivate – enjoy a market‑competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium‑rate overtime. A full‑time 40‑hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm), offers flexibility and stability.
• 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. We also support 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 4× salary (10× optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long‑term.
• Wellbeing That Works for You – our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
• Extras That Make a Difference – access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the breakdown team to attend breakdowns, diagnose issues, and, where possible, get vehicles back on the road.
• Identify problems and advise the customer on the vehicle’s issues.
• Provide vehicle servicing and general maintenance, including electrical & diagnostics.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Requirements

• Ideally Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or Level 2 with equivalent qualifications such as City & Guilds, IMI, or NVQ. Must be able to show qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• A full UK driving licence – no more than 9 points or bans on the licence.
• Demonstrated technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Consultant – Jack Adams – Octane Recruitment