Roadside Technician

Octane Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; Vor Ort; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Overtime

Bonus

Pension

Life Insurance

Career progression

Share scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Wellbeing support

Free breakdown cover

Zusammenfassung

Octane Recruitment Limited is hiring a Roadside Technician in York to provide roadside assistance for a national breakdown service. You will diagnose faults, perform on-site repairs, and offer temporary solutions to keep members mobile.

The role operates 40 hours weekly with shifts across 6am–12am, including overtime. A full UK driving licence is required, with 2+ years post-qualification experience preferred; salary starts at £36,400 with OTE >£60k, plus advancement opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a customer-focused approach.
• Must hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally Level 3 (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Must have a full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points, no bans.

Aufgaben

• Attend roadside breakdowns and assess vehicle faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical roadside repairs (battery changes, wheel changes, minor engine fixes).
• Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.

Kenntnisse

Customer-focused

Ausbildung

Level 2/3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

Jobbeschreibung

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 the right to work in the UK.

Location: York

Pay / salary: £36,400 OTE: OTE: In Excess of £60,000, opportunity to earn 70-80k+

Job type: Permanent / full-time role

Shift and schedule for the Roadside Technician role

40 hours per week between 6am and 12am, Monday to Sunday. Shifts are known 12 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 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 isnt possible, ensuring member mobility.
• Advise members clearly on next steps, including recovery if needed.
• Work safely and efficiently in varied environments and conditions.

What youll need to be considered for the Roadside Technician role

• Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally a Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or a mobile vehicle role.
• A customer-focused approach.
• Must have a full UK driving licence max 6 points, no bans.