Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Bromley; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5,000/yr

Bonus scheme up to £6,000/yr

Holiday 31–33 days

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service, maintain and repair vehicles at customers' homes or workplaces as part of a new specialist division for the UK’s leading breakdown provider. Role is home-based with 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday 8:30am–5pm, with one Saturday per month optional overtime.

The package includes overtime, a bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, pension, life cover and career progression within a large national network.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles in workshop or mobile role.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions on the go and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair vehicles at customer locations, including EVs.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections).
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension and electrical issues.

Skills

Customer focus

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 repair, via prebooked appointments, at customers home address or place 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 right to work in the UK status.

Location: Heathrow

Pay / salary: £45,370 (inclusive of LWA) OTE: In Excess of £57,000

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 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.
• - 31 days rising to 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• - 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 Technician role

• - Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) customer selected location e.g. driveway, 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 Technician role

• - Must have a minimum of Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or ideally Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent)
• - Must have a minimum 2-year post-qualification hands on experience with vehicles. Either in a workshop or mobile vehicle type 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