Mobile Vehicle Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5k per year

Bonus up to £6k per year

Holiday 31-33 days

Pension match 6.5%

Life insurance 4x salary

Car salary sacrifice

Breakdown cover for you

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician in Reading to service, maintain and repair vehicles at customers' homes or workplaces. This is a permanent, full-time role with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.30am–5pm and one Saturday per month.

Overtime paid at time and a half, with optional extra days. The package includes bonuses, generous holiday, pension contributions, life insurance, and a car salary sacrifice scheme, plus breakdown cover for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair (Level 3 preferred).
• 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence (6 points max, no bans).

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at customer locations, including EVs.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes and brake inspections.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake and electrical issues.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to resolve problems and document work.

Skills

Independent working

Customer focus

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance

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.

Must have right to work in the UK status.

Location: Reading

Pay / salary: £40,170 (inclusive of LWA) 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 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.
• 31 days rising to 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• 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 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 you’ll need to be considered for the Mobile 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