Roadside Mechanic

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

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is seeking a Roadside Mechanic based in Northampton. This role offers a base salary of £35,000 with the potential to earn between £50,000 and £60,000 through overtime and bonuses. Responsibilities include roadside repairs, diagnostics, and maintaining customer satisfaction. The position provides numerous benefits, such as a unique share scheme, extensive holiday allowance, and a supportive working environment with access to the latest technology.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays

No additional travel time

Personal Pension scheme with employer matching

Core Employer funded Life Assurance cover

Family leave support

Personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to Orange Savings portal

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics, roadside repairs and checks on various vehicles.
• Deal with a variety of fixes and meet different people every day.
• Recover and tow customers' vehicles to their home address.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
• Stay updated with the latest vehicle technology through company training.
• Escalate issues to the internal Mobile Mechanic team when necessary.

Skills

Technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience

Customer-focused approach

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification or equivalent

Job description

MB887: Roadside Mechanic

Location: Northampton 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 in its 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 (so you’re paid door to door)
• Option to join 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 per day every day of the year for both 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, our online discounts portal offering thousands of savings on high‑street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and much 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’ll 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

• Carrying out diagnostics, roadside repairs and checks on various vehicles whilst providing the best customer experience possible.
• 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.
• Completing all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
• Remaining up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending company training programmes.
• If a vehicle can’t be fixed, escalating 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)
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer‑focused approach
• A full UK driving licence