Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle breakdown company in the UK seeks a Mobile Vehicle Technician covering the Northampton area. You'll diagnose vehicle issues on-site or return them to the workshop, ensuring exceptional customer service. Candidates should ideally have Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary with overtime potential, excellent benefits, and company vehicle.

Benefits

31 days annual leave rising to 33

Training from day 1

Fully equipped company vehicle

Free breakdown cover

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least three years of full-time professional experience.
• Level 2 qualification required; Level 3 preferred.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose issues.
• Identify problems and advise customers.
• Perform vehicle servicing and maintenance.

Skills

Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Customer service skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

Level 2 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Company vehicle

Job description

Overview

Mobile Vehicle Technician. Location: covering the Northampton area. Salary: £48,720 basic plus overtime (overtime rate is time and a half, £35 per hour). Overall earnings can be as high as £60,000 depending on overtime. Hours: 40-hour week. Earliest start 6am; latest finish 2am with a 12-hour mandatory rest period between shifts. Rota posted 14 days in advance and can be subject to change up to 72 hours prior. Ref: 28764.

Benefits

• No additional travel time – start and finish on your driveway with fuel provided.
• 31 days annual leave rising to 33 with time served.
• Training from day 1.
• A fully equipped state-of-the-art company vehicle with tools and uniform.
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household.
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry-leading training.
• Company life assurance linked to pension.
• Flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing.

Role Responsibilities

• Working closely with the breakdown team, attend breakdowns to diagnose issues and get the vehicle 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 and general maintenance including electrical work and vehicle diagnostics.
• Act as the face of the business with a strong focus on exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• We are ideally looking for a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician in Light Vehicle Maintenance, but this is not essential.
• At minimum, you must be Level 2 qualified to be considered.
• You must have at least three years of full-time professional experience to be considered.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

About the Client

Mobile Vehicle Technician role is with one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies providing a first-class service to thousands of customers.