Roadside Mechanic

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Roadside Mechanic to join their expanding team. The role involves handling diverse breakdowns, providing top-quality customer service, and performing diagnostics and repairs. The base salary is £35,000 with additional earning potential between £50,000 and £60,000 including overtime. Ideal candidates will possess a light vehicle maintenance qualification, technical experience, and a full UK driving licence. Various benefits include a colleague share scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

No additional travel time

Personal Pension scheme matching

Life assurance cover

Family leave support

Confidential support service

Car salary-sacrifice scheme

Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Orange Savings discounts portal

Qualifications

• Must hold an A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in technical, electrical and diagnostics.
• Ability to focus on the customer's needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and roadside repairs on various vehicles.
• Manage a variety of fixes and engage with diverse individuals.
• Tow customers’ vehicles when necessary.
• Complete required documentation accurately.
• Stay updated with vehicle technology through training.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Mobile Mechanic team.

Skills

Light vehicle maintenance

Technical diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Full UK driving licence

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

MB886: Roadside Mechanic

Location: North West and surrounding area

Salary: £35,000 + Overtime and bonuses ( £50,000 - £60,000 OTE)

Working Hours: Work pattern of 40-hours weekly, 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 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 are paid door‑to‑door)
• Option to join a Personal Pension scheme with the company matching/contributing up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings
• Core employer‑funded life assurance cover equal to 2 × basic salary (4 × basic for pension scheme members); flexible up to 10 × cover
• Family leave support, including paid time off and resources to help balance work and family commitments
• Confidential personal support service, available 24 hours per day, 365 days for you and your family members aged 16+ in your household
• Car salary‑sacrifice scheme (and electric vehicle options) available after 12 months of employment, providing significant tax savings
• FREE Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One
• Access to Orange Savings – an online discounts portal with thousands of savings on high‑street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and more

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national business who are looking to recruit multiple Roadside Mechanics on a permanent basis due to growth based all across the country.

As a Roadside Mechanic, you will handle diverse breakdowns and technical issues, making technical expertise essential. With a base pay of £35,000, 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 careers within our business whilst delivering an exceptional service to our members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics, roadside repairs and checks on various vehicles while providing the best customer experience possible
• Deal with a variety of fixes, solving all kinds of problems, and meeting different people every day
• Recover and tow 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 cannot be fixed, escalate the issue 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)
• Demonstrable technical, electrical and diagnostic experience
• A customer‑focused approach
• A full UK driving licence