Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions (up to 6.5%)

Life Insurance

Training and progression

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Free breakdown cover for household

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Roadside Technician (field-based) in Cheltenham. The role involves attending breakdowns, performing mechanical and electrical roadside repairs, and guiding members on next steps to keep them mobile. Overtime and a bonus scheme boost earnings.

Salary starts at £36,400 with OTE up to £61,000. Shifts are 40 hours per week between 6am and 12pm, with overtime at enhanced rates. Full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair (Level 3 preferred).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience in workshop or mobile role.
• Customer-focused approach and full UK driving licence (max 6 points).

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical roadside repairs (battery, wheel changes, minor engine fixes).
• Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and advise on next steps or recovery if needed.
• Work safely in varied environments and conditions.

Skills

Customer focus

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Diagnostic tools

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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 right to work in the UK status.

Location: Cheltenham

Pay / salary: £36,400 OTE: Up to £61,000

Shift and schedule for the Roadside Technician role
40 hours per week between 6am and 12pm, Monday to Sunday. Shifts known 4 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 for the Roadside Technician role

• Overtime – 300 overtime hours per year equates to an extra £12,000 per annum.
• Bonus scheme.
• 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.
• Colleague share scheme.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
• Wellbeing support 24/7.
• 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 a be considered for the Roadside Technician role

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