Mobile Vehicle Technician — Home-Based, Flexible Overtime & EV Car Scheme

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Performance bonus

Holiday entitlement

Pension matched

Life insurance

Career progression & training

Car salary sacrifice (EV options)

Household breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service and repair vehicles at customer locations across the United Kingdom. You will handle routine maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs, including EVs, with a focus on quality and customer service.

The role is full-time, home-based with 40 hours per week, typically 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday on a 1-in-4 Saturday rota. Overtime, bonuses, and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualifications.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence – max 6 points, no bans.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles at customer locations (including EVs).
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, tires, and brakes inspections.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Use diagnostic tools/software to identify and resolve issues.
• Communicate repair needs and recommendations to customers.
• Process payments via card transactions.
• Keep up-to-date with automotive tech and repair techniques.
• Maintain accurate work and parts records.

Skills

Experience

Driving licence

Customer focus

Independent worker

EV/Hybrid awareness

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Octane Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service and repair vehicles at customer locations across the United Kingdom. You will handle routine maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs, including EVs, with a focus on quality and customer service.

The role is full-time, home-based with 40 hours per week, typically 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday on a 1-in-4 Saturday rota. Overtime, bonuses, and progression opportunities are available.