Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme

Pension up to 6.5%

Life Insurance cover

Career progression opportunities

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice (EV options)

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free household breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Roadside Technician to perform field-based breakdown support for a national member company. The role is permanent, full-time, based in Chigwell and offers overtime, bonuses, and progression opportunities.

40-hour weeks with morning to late-evening shifts, and responsibilities include roadside diagnostics and repairs to keep members mobile. Applicants must have a Level 2 (or preferably Level 3) qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, at

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence with max 6 points and no bans.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer-focused

Education

Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification

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 the right to work in the UK.

Location: Chigwell

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.
• 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 support24/7.
• 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 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.