Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician in Southampton, offering a competitive base salary of £38,625 with OTE up to £58,000. Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicle issues and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a Level 3 vehicle maintenance qualification. Work-life balance is supported with 23 days of holiday and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Market competitive base salary

Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime

Free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

23 days holiday

Pension scheme up to 6.5% matched

24/7 confidential support service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, diagnose vehicle issues, and work on vehicles to get them back on the road.
• Identify problems and advise the customer on vehicle issues.
• Perform vehicle servicing & general maintenance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance and repair

Technical diagnostics

Customer service

Electrical system diagnosis

Education

Level 3 vehicle maintenance and repair qualification

City & Guilds, IMI or NVQ

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician – Southampton – £38,625 basic per annum, target OTE £58,000. 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 8.00am–4.30pm, plus one Saturday. Ref 28794.

We are recruiting across Southampton to tailor the area to your location. Looking for people to start ASAP!!!

Benefits

• Market competitive base salary of £38,625, with opportunity to increase earnings up to £50,000 through bonuses and premium-rate overtime.
• Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime – after month 1 choose extra rest days at £30 per hour, potential extra £3,000/year.
• Tools to Drive Your Future – free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, access to car salary sacrifice scheme (incl electric vehicle options) after 12 months.
• Time Off That Matters – 23 days holiday (25 with service), plus bank holidays; support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, practical resources.
• Financial Security & Perks – pension scheme up to 6.5% matched, life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits).
• Wellbeing That Works for You – 24/7 confidential support service available to you and household members aged 16+.
• Extras That Make a Difference – access Orange Savings discount portal; after probation automatically join Colleague Share Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, diagnose vehicle issues, and work on vehicles to get them back on the road.
• Identify problems and advise the customer on vehicle issues.
• Perform vehicle servicing & general maintenance, including electrical & vehicle diagnostics.
• Deliver exceptional customer service as the face of the business.

Requirements

• Ideal Level 3 vehicle maintenance and repair qualification; consider Level 2 or equivalent qualifications such as City & Guilds, IMI or NVQ – must show qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience within a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence – no more than 9 points or bans.
• Ability to demonstrate technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.