Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 300 overtime hours/year

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions up to 6.5%

Life Insurance cover

Career progression & training

Share scheme

EV salary sacrifice after 12 months

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free household breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Roadside Technician (field based) for a national breakdown company with 15 million+ members. Based in Chesterfield, the permanent role offers 40 hours per week and overtime opportunities, with a salary of £36,400 and an OTE up to £60,000.

Attend breakdowns, perform roadside repairs, and guide members on next steps. UK driving licence and Level 2 (ideally Level 3) vehicle maintenance qualification required.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach to roadside assistance.
• Strong hands-on diagnostic and repair capability.
• Able to work independently at remote roadside locations.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess 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 and advise on next steps.

Skills

Customer-focused

Hands-on

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance & repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance & repair

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: Chesterfield

Pay / salary: £36,400 OTE: Up to £60,000

Job type: Permanent / Full time role

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 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

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