Roadside Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime & bonus opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Life Insurance cover

Training and progression

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free breakdown cover for household

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Roadside Technician (Field based) in Swindon to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown company, serving over 15 million members. Competitive salary, overtime, and bonus opportunities.

Role entails 40 hours per week 6am–12pm, with flex overtime and optional fixed overtime; shifts start from home once you’re in the van. Requires UK driving licence and Level 2/3 qualification.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or Level 3 qualification.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience.
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 points.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer focus

Fault diagnosis

Field-based service

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: Swindon

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 overtime at x1.5 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 support24/7.
• 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