Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle breakdown service provider in Guildford is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician. This role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles at breakdown sites, delivering exceptional customer service, and requires qualifications in vehicle maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary with various benefits, including guaranteed overtime and tools to aid your work. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

23 days holiday, rising to 25

Pension scheme with matched contributions

24/7 confidential support service

Discount portal for retailers

Colleague Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Technician.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points or bans.
• Qualifications in vehicle maintenance must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose issues with vehicles.
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Skills

Technical experience

Electrical diagnostics

Customer service

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician

Location: Guildford | Salary: £43,625 basic per annum, OTE £58,000 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, if applicable) | Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm, 1 in 4 Saturday's | Ref - 29589

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technician. 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 provider 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 4x salary (10x 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

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle’s issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Qualifications

• We ideally want Level 3 in Vehicle maintenance and Repair however we would consider level 2 vehicle Maintenance and repair . Open to equivalent qualifications such as City and Guilds vehicle Maintenance, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show your qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or working as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• A full UK driving licence - no more than 9 points or bans on the licence.
• Ability to demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Recruitment Consultant

Consultant – Jack Adams - Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.