Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment; Kendal; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle breakdown company is looking for a Roadside Technician in Kendal. This role requires diagnosing and fixing vehicle issues while delivering exceptional customer service. You will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 with the potential for bonuses and overtime. Additional benefits include a company van, tools, and support for career progression. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Overtime at 1.5x

Training from day one

Flexible benefits site for health and wellbeing

Family leave support

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ, IMI, or City and Guilds Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and work on vehicles to get them back on the road.
• Advise customers on vehicle’s issues.
• Conduct vehicle servicing and general maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Vehicle diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Education

NVQ/IMI/City and Guilds Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Roadside Technician – Kendal

Salary: £35,000 base + bonus + overtime at £25.24 per hour, company van, fuel card, and tools provided. OTE 60k+ (top performers earning a lot more!).

Hours: Between 6am – 10pm, flexible shifts based on a 40‑hour week. Rotas given in advance.

Ref: 29651

We have an exciting new job vacancy available for a Roadside Technician covering the Kendal area. Our client is a leading vehicle breakdown company in the UK and they are rapidly growing, making it the best time for a Roadside Technician to join. If you are a Roadside Technician or a Vehicle Technician looking to get into roadside, apply now!

Roadside Technician Benefits

• Overtime at 1.5x – plenty of overtime available
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Company tools provided
• No additional travel time – start and finish on your driveway
• Training from day one
• Fully equipped state‑of‑the‑art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• 2 × Basic Salary core Employer‑funded life assurance cover (4 × for pension scheme members) with option to flex up to 10 × cover
• Family leave support including paid time off, flexibility and resources to help balance work and family commitments
• Car salary sacrifice scheme – after 12 months of employment, enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry‑leading training
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Flexible benefits site providing numerous health and wellbeing benefits

Roadside Technician Role

• Work closely with the breakdown team, attend breakdowns to diagnose issues, and work on vehicles to get them back on the road or send them to the workshop if necessary
• Identify problems and advise customers on the vehicle’s issues
• Vehicle servicing and general maintenance, including electrical diagnostics and vehicle diagnostics
• Be the face of the business – deliver exceptional customer service

Roadside Technician Requirements

• Minimum NVQ, IMI, or City and Guilds Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (accept HGV/PSV maintenance & repair Level 2 and Mechanical Engineering Level 2)
• Full UK driving licence

Consultant – Al‑Amin Abiru
Octane Recruitment – leading recruitment agency specialising in automotive, motor trade, engineering, OEM and various related industries.