Roadside Technician SF

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Swanley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK vehicle breakdown company is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician for the Sevenoaks area. The role involves diagnosing issues and repairing vehicles on-site while providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should possess Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or Level 2 with equivalent qualifications, along with a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including 23 days annual leave, training, and a fully equipped company vehicle.

Benefits

23 days annual leave, rising to 25

Time and a half for overtime

Free premium breakdown cover

No travel time

Training from day one

Career progression and industry training

Life assurance linked to pension

Flexible benefits including health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a workshop or mobile role.
• Full UK driving license with no more than 9 points or bans.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns, diagnose issues, and repair vehicles on-site.
• Identify problems and advise customers.
• Perform vehicle servicing and maintenance, including electrical and diagnostics.

Skills

Technical skills

Electrical skills

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 with equivalent qualifications

Job description

Mobile Vehicle Technician - Sevenoaks

Location:

You will have a geographical area based on where you live, so location isn't crucial. This opportunity covers the Sevenoaks area.

Salary:

£48,720 basic plus overtime (paid at time and a half, which is £35 per hour). Overall earnings can reach up to £57,000 depending on overtime hours.

Hours:

40-hour workweek. Earliest start is 6am, latest finish is 2am. Rota is posted 14 days in advance and may change with up to 72 hours' notice.

Ref:

28218

Job Overview:

We are recruiting Mobile Vehicle Technicians across the Sevenoaks area for a leading UK vehicle breakdown company. Benefits include:

• 23 days annual leave, rising to 25
• Time and a half for overtime
• Free premium breakdown cover for you and your household
• No travel time - start and finish at your driveway
• Training from day one
• Fully equipped company vehicle, tools, and uniform
• Career progression and industry training
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Flexible benefits including health and wellbeing

Role Responsibilities:

• Attend breakdowns, diagnose issues, and repair vehicles on-site or return them to the workshop
• Identify problems and advise customers
• Perform vehicle servicing and maintenance, including electrical and diagnostics
• Deliver exceptional customer service as a face of the business

Requirements:

• Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair preferred; Level 2 considered with equivalent qualifications (City and Guilds, IMI, NVQ)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a workshop or mobile role
• Full UK driving license with no more than 9 points or bans
• Technical, electrical, and diagnostic skills

Consultant:

Michael Rogers

Agency:

Octane Recruitment

Additional Information:

Octane Recruitment specializes in automotive, engineering, and related industries, recruiting across the UK for various technical and managerial roles.