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Octane Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life Insurance

Training & progression

Car salary sacrifice

Free breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Mobile Vehicle Technician to service and repair vehicles, including EVs, at customer locations such as driveways or office car parks in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent, full-time role with a structured schedule.

You will need Level 2 (preferably Level 3) qualification and at least 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience, plus a clean UK driving licence. Overtime and bonus schemes are available with progressive company benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair
• Must have a minimum 2-year post-qualification hands on experience with vehicles (workshop or mobile)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at customer-selected locations (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.

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance & repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance & repair

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: Milton Keynes

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

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