Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Newbury; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Overtime scheme

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Career progression and training

Car salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Free breakdown cover

Descripción de la vacante

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service, maintain and repair vehicles at customers' homes or workplaces across Newbury and the wider UK. The role includes optional overtime and a pay package that can reach £52,000 OTE, with 40 hours per week and 1 in 4 Saturdays.

You will handle diagnostics, explain repair needs to customers, and manage paperwork. A UK driving licence is required, and Level 2/3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance is expected.

Formación

• Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally a Level 3 qualification.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or a mobile role.
• Must have a full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsabilidades

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at the customer's location.
• 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.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.

Conocimientos

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Educación

Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent)

Descripción del empleo

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:Newbury

Pay / salary:£40,170 OTE: Up to £52,000

Job type:Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role Home-based, working 40 hours per week across 5 days (Monday to Saturday), 8am - 8pm, working 1 in 4 Saturdays. 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 support 24/7.
• Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at the customer's 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 you'll 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.