Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Pilton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle breakdown company in the UK is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to provide exceptional service on the road. With a competitive salary starting at £38,625 and the chance to earn up to £58,000 through bonuses and overtime, this role offers both stability and flexibility. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and Level 3 qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance. Join a dynamic team that values work-life balance and offers outstanding benefits, including 23 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions

24/7 confidential support service

Access to exclusive discount portal

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Mobile Vehicle Technician or in a vehicle workshop.
• Full UK driving license with no more than 9 points.
• Ability to demonstrate technical, electrical, and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose vehicle issues.
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Skills

Technical experience

Electrical diagnostics

Customer service

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Equivalent qualifications (City and Guilds, IMI, NVQ)

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician

Location: Barnstaple

Salary: £38,625 basic per annum, OTE £58,000 & overtime 1.5 / A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385

Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm, 1 in 4 Saturday's

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We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technician. We are recruiting across Barnstaple so we will tailor the area to you based on your location. This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• Earnings That Motivate- enjoy a market-competitive base salary of £38,625, with the opportunity to increase your earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime. A full-time 40-hour week, with Monday-Saturday availability (8am-8pm), offers flexibility and stability
• Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime -after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary. Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000. It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward.
• Tools to Drive Your Future -get started with a free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.
• Time Off That Matters -enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments
• Financial Security & Perks -pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.
• Wellbeing That Works for You- our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
• Extras That Make a Difference- access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you'll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician role:

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician Requirements:

• We ideally want Level3 in Vehicle maintenance and Repair; however we would consider level2 vehicle Maintenance and repair. Open to equivalent qualifications such as City and Guilds vehicle Maintenance, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show your qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or working as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• A full UK driving licence - no more than 9 points or bans on the licence.
• Ability to demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.