Mobile Vehicle Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Bonus scheme

23 days + bank holidays

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Career progression & training

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Free household breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is sourcing a Mobile Vehicle Technician for a leading national breakdown provider in Oxford. The role is home-based, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:30-17:00 with one Saturday monthly. Overtime paid at time and a half; salary around £40,178 with OTE over £52,000.

Benefits include a pension match up to 6.5%, life cover, breakdown cover for household, and training for career progression. Vehicle maintenance experience required and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer-focused

Independent worker

UK Driving Licence

Diagnostic tools

Education

Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools usage

Job description

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: Oxford

Pay / salary: £40,178 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 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.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• 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.