Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment; Richmond; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rate

Bonus scheme

31 days plus bank holidays

Pension contributions (up to 6.5%)

Life Insurance

Career progression opportunities

Employee share scheme

EV salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Free breakdown cover

Job summary

Octane Recruitment seeks a Roadside Technician in Richmond, offering a permanent, full-time role with 40 hours per week. The base pay is £55,869 per year (including LWA) with an overtime rate of £36 per hour and a bonus scheme that can push earnings beyond £80,000.

You will attend roadside breakdowns, perform mechanical and electrical repairs at the roadside, use diagnostics, and advise members on next steps while ensuring safe operations across varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 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.
• Must have a full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Roadside Technician

Location:Richmond

Pay / salary:£55,869 (inclusive of LWA), £36 per hour overtime rate + bonus enabling earnings in excess of £80,000.

Job type:Permanent / Full time role

Shift and schedule for the Roadside Technician role: 40 hours per week, averaged over the year. Scheduling visibility - Working pattern issued seven days in advanceand can be subject to change until being fully confirmed three days ahead of time. Working hours range is 6.00am - 02.00amacross Monday to Sunday. Rest and recovery - 11 hours of rest between shifts.

Benefits

• Enhanced overtime rate of £36 per hour
• Bonus scheme.
• 31 days plus bank holidays (rising to 33 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 support24/7.
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have a full UK driving licence