Roadside Mechanic

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A national vehicle service provider is seeking dedicated Roadside Mechanics across the Reading area. Offering a base salary of £35,000 with OTE potential reaching £53,000, the role involves handling diagnostics and repairs on various vehicles. Comprehensive training and employee benefits including a share scheme, generous holiday allowance, and pension contributions are provided. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 vehicle maintenance qualification, a customer-oriented approach, and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

Holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays

Personal Pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Family leave support

24-hour personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

FREE Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

Access to online discounts portal

Qualifications

• Technical expertise is essential for diagnosing and repairing diverse vehicle issues.
• Must possess a full UK driving license and demonstrate customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostics and roadside repairs on various vehicles.
• Provide excellent customer experience during vehicle recovery.
• Stay updated with the latest vehicle technology through training.

Skills

Technical expertise

Electrical experience

Customer-focused approach

Driving license

Education

A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification

Job description

MB876: Roadside Mechanic

Location: Reading and surrounding area

Salary: £35,000 + Overtime and bonuses ( £48,000 - £53,000 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 our business and share in the future success of the business; 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 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, 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 £43,000 to £53,000.

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, repairing 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 can't be fixed, the issue is 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.