Mobile Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle breakdown company is looking for a Mobile Vehicle Technician in Ipswich. The role offers a basic salary of £38,625 with potential to earn up to £50,000 through bonuses and overtime. Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicle issues, servicing, and providing excellent customer service. A Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance is preferred, along with a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a comprehensive package with additional earnings, holidays, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to breakdown service kit

Pension with employer contributions

Colleague Share Scheme after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points or bans.
• Must demonstrate qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose issues and advise customers.
• Perform vehicle servicing and include electrical work.
• Deliver exceptional customer service on-site.

Skills

Technical skills

Diagnostic experience

Customer service

Electrical skills

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

Mobile Vehicle Technician role based in Ipswich. Salary: £38,625 per year basic, with the potential to earn up to £50,000 with bonuses and overtime; overtime is paid at 1.5x. Guaranteed overtime option can increase base salary to £44,385. Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, with 1 in 4 Saturdays.

This role is with a leading vehicle breakdown company in the UK, providing a first-class service directly to customers at their home, workplace, or other locations, beyond the constraints of a traditional workshop.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns with the breakdown team to diagnose issues and determine whether the vehicle can be repaired on-site or should be returned to a workshop.
• Identify problems and advise customers on the vehicle’s issues.
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance, including electrical work and diagnostics.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Requirements

• Preferred: Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; Level 2 considered, with equivalents such as City & Guilds, IMI, or NVQ. Must be able to demonstrate qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points or bans.
• Ability to demonstrate technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Benefits and Other Details

• Comprehensive benefits package, including chosen earnings through base salary and bonuses, and premium-rate overtime.
• Opt-in guaranteed overtime after the first month, with potential additional rest days paid at £30 per hour; example earnings cited for extra days.
• Tools and career development: access to breakdown service kit, car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months.
• Time off: 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service) plus bank holidays; includes family leave options and flexible schedules.
• Financial and wellbeing benefits: pension with employer contributions, life assurance, 24/7 confidential support service, and discounts portal.
• Colleague Share Scheme after probation.

Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment. We are recruiting for various technician roles across the UK.