Roadside Mechanic

Direct Line Group Careers; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Roadside Patrol, where you'll leverage your technical expertise to assist motorists in need. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work flexible hours, with the opportunity for overtime. You'll be equipped with a Green Flag vehicle to start your day from home, ensuring drivers get back on the road safely and confidently. With a strong focus on employee well-being, this innovative firm provides excellent benefits, including a generous pension scheme and discounts on insurance. If you're passionate about helping others and have the skills to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Free travel insurance

Green Flag breakdown cover

Optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Current Category B driving licence is necessary.
• Experience in the Motor Repair industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle issues and provide roadside assistance.
• Collaborate with dispatch team to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Empathy

Vehicle Repair Techniques

Problem Diagnosis

Self-Initiative

Health & Safety Practices

Lone Working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Green Flag Vehicle

Job description

About us

We're Green Flag, part of the Direct Line Group (DLG) and we've been helping motorists all over the country since 1971. We are an award-winning brand having recently been named the top breakdown cover provider in the Finder 2022 Customer Satisfaction Awards, independently voted for by consumers.

It's an exciting time for us that's why we're thrilled to grow our teams and looking for people to join as a Roadside Patrol.

What you'll do

This is a permanent role based in or near Epsom, Brixton, Streatham, Wandsworth, Putney, Brentford, Hounslow, Egham, Surbiton, Cobham, Tadworth, Leatherhead and Chetsey.

You will be contracted to work 40 hours, four days a week, starting on a shift pattern with operating hours between 7am and 8pm Monday to Sunday, with the opportunity to do overtime, you choose.

We will provide you with a Green Flag vehicle and you will start your day from your home.

You'll put your technical knowledge to the test. Whether it be that they are out of fuel, require a tyre repair/change or a new battery, you will be ready and prepared to put their mind at rest and assist with a full kit on board to help them get back on the move. You will need to diagnose the problem and understand the requirements to resolve it and give them the confidence to head off on their journey with no further interruptions from their vehicle.

• Up to £40000 base salary dependant on experience, OTE 44-48k, plus an additional 9% of base salary employer contributed pension, plus overtime.

What you'll need

• A current Category B driving licence is necessary
• NVQ Level 2 or similar type of accreditation in light vehicle maintenance is preferred
• Demonstrate empathy and a desire to always achieve the correct outcome.
• Experience of the Motor Repair industry
• Experience of lone working (desirable)
• Utilise and apply up-to-date vehicle repair techniques.
• Display and utilise best practice and first-class Health & Safety behaviours.
• Collaboration with dispatch team to improve the customer claims journey.
• Use self-initiative.

Who you'll work with

You will be part of a team of roadside patrol operatives in your region reporting to a Team manager.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

• 9% employer contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• Generous holidays
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus many more

Being yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.