Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime flexibility

Bonus scheme based on productivity &质量

23 days + bank holidays

Pension up to 6.5%

Life Insurance 4x salary

Career progression & training

Car salary sacrifice EV options after

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free breakdown cover for household

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service and repair vehicles at customer locations, including EVs, from home-based sites. The role runs 40 hours per week across five days, with 1 in 4 Saturdays and optional overtime, offering a competitive package and progression opportunities.

You will diagnose issues, perform routine maintenance, communicate repair needs to customers, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 points and no bans.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at customer locations (including EVs).
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes and brake inspections.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension and electrical issues.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to resolve issues.
• Explain issues and repair recommendations to customers.
• Handle payments via card transactions and keep records.

Skills

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Decision making on the go

Education

Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 in 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.

Location: Slough

Pay / salary: £55,625 (inclusive of LWA) OTE: Up to £62,000

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 support24/7.
• Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities for the Mobile Vehicle 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 youll need to be considered for the Mobile Vehicle 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