Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement 23→25 days

Pension up to 6.5%

Life Insurance

Career progression

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice (EV)

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Roadside Technician in Stratford for a permanent, full‑time role. The position features a 40‑hour week with varied start times (6:00–02:00), occasional overnight stays, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Compensation includes a base salary of £55,869 (inclusive of LWA) plus £40/hour overtime, with potential earnings exceeding £65,000 per year. Applicants must hold a UK driving licence (max 6 points) and have relevant Level 2/3 qualifications.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles in workshop or mobile role.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess 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 focus

Diagnostic skills

Roadside repair

Problem solving

Education

Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Roadside Technician

Location: Stratford

Pay / salary: £55,869 (inclusive of LWA), £40 per hour overtime rate + bonus enabling earnings in excess of £65,000

Job type: Permanent / Full time role

Shift and schedule for the Roadside Technician role: 40 hours per week, averaged over the year. Scheduling visibility - working pattern issued seven days in advance, with 72 hours' notice for the specific hours. Working hours range is 6.00am - 02.00am, occasional overnight stay. Rest and recovery - 11 hours of rest between shifts and a minimum of two days off every fortnight. Shift hours may be reduced or withdrawn with a day's notice, so it's important that you can be adaptable. Shift times - shifts may start early, finish late, or fall on any day of the week.

Benefits

• 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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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