Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle service company in Ipswich is looking for a Mobile Vehicle Technician to provide exceptional service at customer locations. This role offers a market-competitive salary starting at £44,385 with the potential for OTE of £50,000. Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicle issues, performing maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. The position also offers guaranteed overtime, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Market-competitive salary

Guaranteed overtime

24/7 confidential support service

Pension scheme

Access to employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 or equivalent qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• Valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose vehicle issues.
• Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Electrical maintenance

Customer service

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician

Location: Ipswich

Salary: £44,385 basic per annum, OTE £50,000 plus

Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm, 1 in 4 Saturday's (Plenty of overtime available)

Ref – 28759

As a Mobile Mechanic within our client’s Service, Maintenance and Repair division, you’ll 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 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.

Fantastic Benefits Package

• 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.

Role Overview

• Working closely with the breakdown team: tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues. Work on the vehicles to get them back on the road or ensure they are taken to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle’s issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle diagnostics.
• As the face of the business, deliver exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Level 3 in Vehicle maintenance and Repair ideally, or Level 2; open to equivalent qualifications such as City & Guilds vehicle Maintenance, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or working as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• A full UK driving licence – no more than 6 points or bans on the licence.
• Ability to demonstrate technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Consultant – Liam Bolton – Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for a wide range of technical and support roles.