Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle service provider based in Newport is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to diagnose and resolve vehicle issues. This role involves servicing and maintaining vehicles while delivering exceptional customer service. Candidates must be Level 2 qualified, hold a full UK driving licence, and possess excellent customer-service skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a fully equipped company vehicle and access to career progression.

Benefits

No additional travel time

Fuel provided

Fully equipped company vehicle

Free breakdown cover

Career progression opportunities

Company life assurance

Flexible benefits site

Qualifications

• Must be Level 2 qualified. Level 3 is a plus but not required.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle issues and advise customers.
• Perform vehicle servicing and maintenance including diagnostics.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Excellent customer-service skills

Education

Level 2 qualified

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualified

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician

Location: Newport and surrounding area.

Salary: £35,000 basic with time and a half overtime rate. Yearly earnings tend to average £43,000–53,000 depending on overtime worked.

Hours: 40‑hour rota across Monday to Sunday. Earliest start 6 am, latest finish 12 am with a mandatory 12‑hour rest period between shifts, set for the whole year in advance.

Ref: 29654

Benefits

• No additional travel time – start and finish on your driveway.
• Fuel provided – no commuting costs.
• A fully equipped, state‑of‑the‑art company vehicle with tools and uniform.
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household.
• Access to career progression opportunities and industry‑leading training.
• Company life assurance linked to pension.
• Flexible benefits site providing many health and wellbeing benefits.

Role Overview

Working closely with the breakdown team, you will attend breakdowns to diagnose and resolve vehicle issues, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy again or coordinating their return to workshop.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose breakdowns and advise customers on vehicle issues.
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance, including electrical and diagnostics.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Requirements

• Level 2 qualified – essential. Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualified is a plus but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent customer‑service skills.

Contact: Daniel Ford, Octane Recruitment