Mobile Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to £5,000/yr

Bonus scheme up to £6,000/yr

Holiday 31–33 days

Pension up to 6.5% matched

Life Insurance

Career progression opportunities

Car salary sacrifice (EV options)

Free breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician for servicing, maintenance and repair at customers’ homes or workplaces. The role is Bristol-based, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm with one Saturday per month.

Optional overtime pays overtime at time and a half, plus a bonus scheme and pension benefits. The technician will service EVs and petrol vehicles at customer locations, diagnose issues, and communicate repair recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (Level 2/3 preferred).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience.
• Ability to work independently and follow procedures.
• Full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at customer locations (driveway, office car park).
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections).
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension and electrical issues.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve issues.
• Communicate repair recommendations to customers.
• Handle payments via card transactions.
• Keep accurate records of work performed and parts used.
• Stay updated with latest automotive technology and repair techniques.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Customer focus

Procedures follow-up

Education

Level 2/3 light vehicle maintenance and repair (City & Guilds/IMI/NVQ)

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: Bristol

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