Roadside Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions

Life Insurance

Career progression training

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice (EV options)

Wellbeing support

Free breakdown cover for household

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited招聘Roadside Technician（现场基地）为全国性故障援助公司提供现场协助。你将现场勘查故障，进行机械/电气修理，使用诊断工具找出问题并给出修复方案，确保成员移动车辆。

工作40小时/周，6am–12pm，周日轮班，提前4个月知晓排班，享受加班与奖金，OTE最高可达£60,000。需具备车辆相关资质与UK驾照（最多6分）。

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair, Level 3 preferred.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles.
• Customer-focused approach and a full UK driving licence (max 6 points).

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs at the roadside, including battery changes and wheel changes.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.
• Provide temporary solutions to keep members mobile and advise on next steps.
• Work safely in varied environments and conditions.

Skills

Diagnostic tools

Customer focus

Education

Level 2 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

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: Bristol

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