Roadside Technician (Nights) – £53k+ OTE, Glasgow

Octane Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Bonus scheme

23 days + bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 6.5%

Life Insurance 4x salary

Career progression & training

Colleague share scheme

Car salary sacrifice (EV options)

Wellbeing support 24/7

Free breakdown cover for household

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Roadside Technician for a night shift in Glasgow. The role involves attending roadside breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and performing mechanical/electrical repairs at the roadside for a national breakdown company.

You will work 40 hours weekly with shifts 6am–12pm, overtime at x1.5 or fixed overtime, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including pension and life cover.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair.
• At least 2 years post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience (workshop or mobile).
• Full UK driving licence with max 6 points (no bans).

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and diagnose faults quickly and accurately.
• Carry out roadside mechanical and electrical repairs (battery, tire, minor engine work).
• Use diagnostic tools and provide temporary solutions when full repair isn’t possible.

Skills

Customer-focused

Education

Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair

Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair

2 years post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience

Job description

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking a Roadside Technician for a night shift in Glasgow. The role involves attending roadside breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and performing mechanical/electrical repairs at the roadside for a national breakdown company.

You will work 40 hours weekly with shifts 6am–12pm, overtime at x1.5 or fixed overtime, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including pension and life cover.