Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5k/yr

Performance bonus up to £6k/yr

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension up to 6.5% matched

Life insurance 4x salary

Career progression & training

Car salary sacrifice (EV options)

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free breakdown cover for household

Job summary

Octane Recruitment seeks a Mobile Vehicle Technician in Taunton for servicing and repairing at customers’ homes or workplaces. The role is permanent, full-time, home-based with 40 hours weekly across 5 days and optional overtime. Salary is £40,170 with OTE up to £52,000. Must have UK work rights and a valid driving licence.

Overtime and bonus opportunities, pension, life cover, and career progression are available. Full UK driving licence required; 2+ years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at the customer’s location (including EVs).
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.

Skills

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Good communication

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

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:Taunton

Pay / salary:£40,170 OTE: Up to £52,000

Job type:Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role

Home-based, working 40 hours per week across 5 days (Monday to Saturday), 8am - 8pm, working 1 in 4 Saturdays.

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.
• Colleague share scheme.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme - includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• Wellbeing support 24/7.
• 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.