Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle maintenance company in Lancaster is seeking a skilled Roadside Technician to join their breakdown team. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles, providing exceptional customer service, and performing various maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair as well as a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including a company vehicle and tools.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Training from day 1

Career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• NVQ, IMI, or City & Guilds Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and diagnose vehicle problems.
• Repair vehicles to get them back on the road.
• Provide advice to customers on vehicle issues.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Customer service

Education

Minimum NVQ, IMI, or City & Guilds Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Roadside Technician – Lancaster

Salary: £48,720 basic + Overtime at £35.13ph (1.5x). OTE 54k+ including company van, tools and fuel card.

Hours: 6am–2am based on a 40‑hour working week, shift pattern varies (e.g., 9am–5pm, 8am–4pm). Rotas released 7 days in advance with up to 3 days notice. Saturdays on rota.

Benefits

• Overtime at 1.5x, plenty of overtime available.
• Company van & fuel card, tools, and uniform.
• Training from day 1; fully equipped state‑of‑the‑art vehicle.
• Life assurance (2x basic Salary Core Employer funded, 4x for pension members) with flex up to 10x.
• Family leave support, paid time off, flexibility.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months, including electric vehicle options.
• Free breakdown cover for you and household.
• Career progression opportunities and industry‑leading training.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.

Role

Work closely with the breakdown team to attend breakdowns, diagnose problems, and repair vehicles to get them back on the road. If repair not possible, arrange to return vehicle to workshop. Provide advice to customers on vehicle issues. Perform vehicle servicing, general maintenance, electrical & diagnostic work. Represent the business, delivering exceptional customer service.

Requirements

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

Contact

Consultant Al‑Amin Abiru, Octane Recruitment.