Read more

Octane Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime up to £5000/yr

Bonus scheme up to £6000/yr

25 days + holidays

Pension matching up to 6.5%

Life Insurance 4x salary

Car salary sacrifice

Free breakdown cover for household

Career progression & training

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd in High Wycombe seeks a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service, maintain and repair vehicles at customer locations, including EVs. You will work 40 hours across five days, with one in four Saturdays, and handle card payments on site.

Candidates should have a Level 2/3 in light vehicle maintenance, at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, and a full UK driving licence with up to 6 points.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or ideally Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles, workshop or mobile role.
• Full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at customer locations such as driveways or office car parks.
• Perform routine maintenance like oil changes, tire rotations and brake inspections.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems using diagnostic tools and software; communicate findings to customers.

Skills

Customer-focused

Independent worker

UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent)

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

High Wycombe

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
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• 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 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

MVT