On-site Vehicle Technician (EV) – Flexible Overtime

Octane Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5k/yr

Bonus for productivity/quality up to £

31–33 days holiday

Pension contributions up to 6.5%

Life Insurance 4x salary

Career progression & training

Colleague share scheme

Car salary sacrifice (EV options)

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service, maintain and repair vehicles at customer locations (driveways, car parks, workplaces) in Birmingham and surrounding areas. The role is full-time, home-based, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am–5pm and one Saturday per month.

Overtime paid at 1.5x (£30ph) with potential £3,000–£5,000 extra yearly depending on overtime chosen.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or ideally Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Must have a minimum 2-year post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles in a workshop or mobile role.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions on the go, and follow procedures.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Must have a full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at customer locations such as driveway or office car park.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections).
• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems (engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical).
• Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve issues and communicate repair recommendations to customers.
• Handle payments via card transactions.
• Keep up to date with automotive technology and repair techniques.
• Keep accurate records of work performed and parts used.

Skills

Customer focus

Independent worker

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Octane Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service, maintain and repair vehicles at customer locations (driveways, car parks, workplaces) in Birmingham and surrounding areas. The role is full-time, home-based, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am–5pm and one Saturday per month.

Overtime paid at 1.5x (£30ph) with potential £3,000–£5,000 extra yearly depending on overtime chosen.