Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is seeking a Roadside Technician in the United Kingdom to deliver expert roadside mechanical repairs and diagnostics. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical experience and offers an average of 40 hours per week with a competitive salary starting at £40,000 and an OTE of over £60,000. Successful candidates will enjoy benefits including a fully equipped van, home-based working, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

Tools and diagnostic kit

Share scheme

Free premium breakdown cover

Holiday allowance

Pension and life assurance

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
• A customer-first mindset.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert roadside mechanical repairs and diagnostics.
• Support stranded drivers with confidence and professionalism.
• Diagnose faults efficiently using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service in high-pressure situations.
• Manage a wide variety of call-outs.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Diagnostic experience

Customer service skills

Education

Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification

Job description

Roadside Technician
Hours: Average 40 hours per week (overtime available)
Location: Dagenham & Romford
Salary: £40,000 base (inclusive of London Weighting) OTE: £60,000+
As a Roadside Technician you will be the calm, confident expert drivers rely on when things don’t go to plan. From battery failures and tyre issues to complex diagnostics you will deliver fast, professional roadside repairs while providing reassurance when it matters most.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver expert roadside mechanical repairs and diagnostics
• Support stranded drivers with confidence and professionalism
• Diagnose faults efficiently using modern diagnostic equipment
• Provide excellent customer service in high-pressure situations
• Manage a wide variety of call-outs – no two days are the same

What You’ll Need

• Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer-first mindset
• A full UK driving licence

What’s In It for You

• Strong earning potential – £40,000 base salary with a realistic OTE of £60,000+, plus enhanced overtime rates
• Home-based working – start and finish on your driveway
• Fully equipped from day one – company van, fuel card, uniform, tools, and diagnostic kit provided
• Share scheme – benefit from the long-term success of the business
• Free premium breakdown cover from your first day
• Car salary sacrifice scheme, including electric vehicle options (after qualifying period)
• Generous holiday allowance – 23 days plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Pension & life assurance – up to 6.5% matched pension and life cover up to 4x salary (with flexible options)
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your family
• Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays, and more

Who This Role Is Perfect For

You are more than just a technician – you are a problem solver, a people person, and someone who takes pride in getting drivers safely back on the road. You stay calm under pressure, think on your feet, and enjoy the freedom of working independently. One job might be a flat battery, the next a complex fault diagnosis – and that’s exactly how you like it.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.