Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Career progression opportunities

EV salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Free household breakdown cover

Training and development

Holiday entitlement: 23–25 days

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service and repair vehicles at customer locations in Leicester. You will handle routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, including EV systems, while ensuring high customer satisfaction.

The role offers full-time hours, standard weekdays with optional overtime; competitive pay with a strong earning potential and career progression opportunities within a leading UK breakdown company.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience.
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points).
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at customer locations (including EVs).
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (oil changes, tire rotations, brakes).
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension and electrical issues.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and fix problems.
• Communicate repairs and recommendations to customers.
• Process payments via card transactions and keep records of work.
• Keep up to date with automotive technology and repair techniques.

Skills

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

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: Leicester

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.
• Colleague share scheme.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• Wellbeing support24/7.
• Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at the customers 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 youll 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.