Roadside Technician SF

Octane Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Roadside Technician for a permanent role in Maidstone. This position involves diagnosing vehicle issues, performing maintenance, and providing exceptional customer service on-site. Candidates should have significant experience in vehicle repair, a relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification, and a valid UK driving licence. The company offers a flexible contract, a state-of-the-art company vehicle, and a range of benefits including training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company van

Flexible work hours

Training from day 1

Free breakdown cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points or bans.
• Ability to demonstrate technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose issues with vehicles.
• Advise customers on vehicle problems.
• Service vehicles and perform general maintenance.

Skills

Technical experience

Electrical and diagnostic skills

Customer service

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Roadside Technician SF

Salary: £48,720 Basic + Bonus (OTE £54,000) + Company Van

Location: Maidstone

Hours: This is a SUPERFLEX CONTRACT - 2 weeks working rota at a time

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We have exciting new opportunities for Roadside Mechanics in the Maidstone area. Should you be successful in securing the role as a Roadside Technician, this position is working for one of the UK’s leading vehicle breakdown companies who provide a first‑class service to thousands of customers. Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Roadside Technician Benefits

• No additional travel time – start and finish on your driveway.
• Training from day 1.
• A fully equipped state‑of‑the‑art company vehicle with tools and uniform.
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household.
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry‑leading training.
• Company life assurance linked to pension.
• Flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing.

Roadside Technician Responsibilities

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so it’s important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Roadside Technician Requirements

• We ideally want Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; however, we would consider Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Open to equivalent qualifications such as City and Guilds Vehicle Maintenance, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show your qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or working as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• A full UK driving licence – no more than 6 points or bans on the licence.
• Ability to demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Consultant - Mike Rogers

Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments