Roadside Mechanic

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is seeking multiple Roadside Mechanics to join their growing team. In this role, you will conduct diagnostics, roadside repairs, and provide top-notch customer service. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 with additional overtime potential. Benefits include a share scheme, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment. If you possess a Level 2 vehicle maintenance qualification and a full UK driving licence, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Personal Pension scheme with employer match

Life Assurance cover

24/7 personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to online discounts portal

Qualifications

• Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics and roadside repairs on various vehicles.
• Provide the best customer experience possible.
• Recover and tow customers’ vehicles to their home.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to required standards.
• Keep up to date with vehicle technology through company training.

Skills

Technical expertise

Customer-focused approach

Electrical and diagnostic experience

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

Roadside Mechanic (MB881)

Location: Heathrow and surrounding area

Salary: £40,000 + Overtime and bonuses ( £50,000 - £60,000 OTE)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Saturday (various shifts covering 24‑hour operation)

Additional Company Benefits: Colleague Share Scheme – a unique opportunity to become a co‑owner of the business and share in future success, Holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service), No additional travel time – start and finish on your driveway (you’re paid door to door), Option to join a Personal Pension scheme where we will match/contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings, 2× Basic Salary Core Employer‑funded Life Assurance cover (4× for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10× cover, Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments, Confidential personal support service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you and any family members aged 16+ in your household, Car salary sacrifice scheme – after 12 months of employment, where you’ll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options, FREE Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One, Access to Orange Savings, an online discounts portal offering thousands of savings on high‑street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and much, much more.

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national business that is looking to recruit multiple Roadside Mechanics on a permanent basis due to growth across the country. As a Roadside Mechanic, you’ll handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues, making technical expertise essential. With a base pay of £40,000, your earning potential is unlimited, with average earnings between £50,000 and £60,000. You will benefit from a comprehensive induction, access to the latest vehicle technology, and support from our technical team. Grow your career within our business whilst delivering an exceptional service to our members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• You’ll be carrying out diagnostics, roadside repairs and checks on various vehicles while providing the best customer experience possible.
• You’ll be dealing with a variety of fixes, fixing all kinds of problems, and meeting different people every day.
• Recovering and towing customers’ vehicles to their home address.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
• Remain up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending company training programmes.
• If a vehicle can’t be fixed, the issue can be escalated to the internal Mobile Mechanic team who will visit the customer at their home address to carry out necessary repairs.

Skills & Experience

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent).
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A customer‑focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.