Roadside Technician – High Earnings, Training & Benefits

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

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.