Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician in Luton. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,625 with OTE up to £50,000, including overtime. Responsible for vehicle diagnostics, servicing, and customer service, applicants should have relevant qualifications and a UK driving license. A supportive work environment with flexible schedules and various benefits is provided.

Benefits

23 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions

24/7 confidential support service

Access to discounts across retailers

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience within a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• Must be able to show your qualifications.
• A full UK driving licence - no more than 9 points or bans.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, diagnose issues, and aim to get vehicles back on the road.
• Identify problems and advise the customer on the vehicle’s issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle diagnostics.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Skills

Technical and electrical experience

Customer service

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

City and Guilds, IMI or NVQ

Job description

Overview

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician – Location: Luton. Salary: £38,625 basic per annum, OTE £50,000 & overtime 1.5 / A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385. Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm, 1 in 4 Saturdays. Ref - 28883

Benefits

• Earnings That Motivate - market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday–Saturday availability (8am–8pm).
• Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime - after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. One extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000.
• Tools to Drive Your Future - free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months.
• Time Off That Matters - 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. Flexible schedules, and personal commitments support.
• Financial Security & Perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions and life assurance up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits).
• Wellbeing - 24/7 confidential support service for you and household members aged 16+.
• Extras - access Orange Savings, discounts across retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After probation, automatic participation in Colleague Share Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the breakdown team to attend breakdowns, diagnose issues, and aim to get vehicles back on the road; otherwise ensure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identify problems and advise the customer on the vehicle’s issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle diagnostics.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Requirements

• Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair preferred; Level 2 considered. Open to equivalent qualifications such as City and Guilds, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show your qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience within a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• A full UK driving licence - no more than 9 points or bans.
• Ability to demonstrate technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Consultant – Jason Evans - Octane Recruitment