Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5k per year

Bonus scheme up to £6k per year

Holiday 31–33 days incl. BHs

Pension matched up to 6.5%

Life Insurance 4x salary

Career progression & training

Car salary sacrifice (EV options after

Free breakdown cover

Job summary

Mobile Technician role in Maidstone for a national breakdown company. Home-based, 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8:30–17:00 with 1 Saturday monthly. Overtime paid at £30/h; 1 day/month adds ~£3,000 yearly, 2 days ~£5,000.

Qualifications include Level 2/3 in light vehicle maintenance and repair and 2+ years post-qualification experience. UK driving licence required. Benefits include pension, life insurance, training, and breakdown cover for household.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Must have at least 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at customer locations (driveways, offices).
• Perform routine maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Use diagnostic tools/software to identify and resolve issues.
• Communicate repair recommendations to customers.
• Handle payments via card transactions.
• Keep up to date with automotive tech and repair techniques.
• Maintain accurate records of work and parts used.

Skills

Independent worker

Decision making

Procedural adherence

Customer-focused

Education

Level 2 or 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools usage

Vehicle diagnostic software

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: Maidstone

Pay / salary: £40,172 (inclusive of LWA) 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 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