Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Hampstead; Presencial; GBP 33 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Overtime pay

6.5% pension match

Life insurance

Vehicle salary sacrifice

Household breakdown cover

Resumo da oferta

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Roadside Technician to support a national breakdown company. The role is field-based with 40 hours weekly, mainly Hampstead, with overtime opportunities and a strong benefits package. You will diagnose faults, perform roadside repairs, and advise on next steps to keep members mobile. A valid UK driving licence is essential and 2+ years of post-qualification experience is required.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Customer focus

Diagnostic tools

Troubleshooting

Formação académica

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Ferramentas

Diagnostic tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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: Hampstead

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.