Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5k/yr

Bonus scheme up to £6k/yr

23–25 days holiday

Pension contributions up to 6.5%

Life insurance 4x salary

Career progression & training

Car salary sacrifice

Free breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a Mobile Vehicle Technician for a national breakdown company in Harlow. This full-time, permanent role involves servicing and repairing EVs at customers’ homes or workplaces, with a 40-hour week and occasional Saturdays.

Overtime paid at time and a half, plus substantial bonus potential and progression opportunities. The position offers a competitive package with overtime up to £5k/year, a bonus up to £6k/year, 23–25 days holiday, pension contributions up to

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions on the go and follow procedures.
• Customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at the customer’s location (driveway or 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 issues.
• Communicate repair recommendations to customers.
• Handle payments through card transactions.
• Keep up to date with automotive technology and repair techniques.
• Keep accurate records of work performed and parts used.

Skills

Level 2/3 qualification

2+ years post- qualification

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician providing servicing, maintenance and repairs via pre-booked appointments at customers’ home addresses or places 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 the right to work in the UK.

Location: Harlow

Pay / salary: £40,170 OTE: In Excess of £52,000

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule for the Mobile Technician role

Home based, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm with 1 Saturday per month. When working the Saturday, you will receive a day off in that week. Any overtime past 5pm or an additional Saturday, is paid at time and a half (£30ph)

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 Vehicle 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.


• Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.


• Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at the customer’s selected location, e.g. driveway or 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 Vehicle Technician role

• Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally a Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).


• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification hands‑on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or a mobile vehicle 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.

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