Mobile Vehicle Technician - Chester

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5k

Bonus scheme

Pension match

Life Insurance

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

EV salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Free breakdown

Career progression

Share scheme

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is recruiting a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service and repair vehicles at customer locations in Chester, including EVs, using diagnostic tools and following safety procedures.

Typical hours are 8:30am–5pm, Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays. Salary starts at £40,170 basic plus up to £6,000 bonus, £28.96 per hour and a company van. OTE up to £52,000 with optional overtime and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at customer locations (driveways, car parks, etc.).
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations and brake inspections.

Skills

Independent worker

Customer-focused

UK driving licence

Education

Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance

Level 3 preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Vehicle diagnostics software

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: Chester
Pay / salary: £40,170 Basic + Bonus (Up to £6,000) + (£28.96ph) + Company Van + Fuel Card + Tools Provided, OTE: Up to £52,000 (Guaranteed overtime option to increase your basic salary)
Job type: Permanent / Full time role
Shift and schedule for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm, 1 in 4 Saturdays, 40 hours per week
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) 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 Vehicle Technician role

• Must have a minimum of a Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair, ideally Level 3 but will consider level 2. (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, Mechanical Engineering, 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

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.

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