Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Sur place; GBP 33 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Overtime pay

Pension match

Life insurance

Training

Car salary sacrifice

Household breakdown cover

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Octane Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Roadside Technician (field-based) in Cardiff. You will provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company with opportunities for overtime, bonus, and career progression.

The role requires a UK right to work and a UK driving licence with up to 6 points. Expect 40 hours/week, shift patterns spanning early mornings to late evenings, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and life cover.

Qualifications

• Must have a customer-focused approach.
• Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair (Level 3 preferred).
• Must have a full UK driving licence – max 6 points, no bans.

Responsabilités

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess vehicle faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs at the roadside (battery replacements, wheel changes, minor engine fixes).
• Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.
• Provide temporary solutions when full repair isn’t possible to ensure member mobility.
• Advise members clearly on next steps, including recovery if needed.
• Work safely and efficiently in varied environments and conditions.

Connaissances

Customer service

Roadside assistance

Safety procedures

Formation

Level 2 or 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Description du poste

Roadside Technician (field-based) providing roadside assistance for a national breakdown company with over 15 million members. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Cardiff

Pay / salary: £36,400 OTE: OTE: In Excess of £60,000, opportunity to earn 70-80k+

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule for the Roadside Technician role

40 hours per week between 6am and 12am, Monday to Sunday. Shifts are known 12 months in advance. Flexi overtime at x1.5 and/or optional fixed overtime at £30 per hour. All hours start and stop from home as soon as you start the van.

Benefits for the Roadside Technician role

• Overtime – 300 overtime hours per year equates to an extra £12,000 per annum.
• 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
• Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions.
• Life Insurance cover up to 4x your salary.
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities for the Roadside Technician role

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess vehicle faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs at the roadside, including battery replacements, wheel changes, and minor engine fixes.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.
• Provide temporary solutions when full repair isn’t possible, ensuring member mobility.
• Advise members clearly on next steps, including recovery if needed.
• Work safely and efficiently in varied environments and conditions.

What you’ll need to be considered for the Roadside Technician role

• Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally a Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ post‑qualification hands‑on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or a mobile vehicle role.
• A customer‑focused approach.
• Must have a full UK driving licence – max 6 points, no bans.