Roadside Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a skilled Roadside Vehicle Technician. The role offers a competitive salary including bonus potential and allows you to start from your own driveway. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and fixing vehicle issues roadside and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and strong experience in diagnostics and repairs. Flexibility for evening and weekend shifts is essential.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

23 days' holiday + bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 6.5%

Life Assurance cover 2x basic salary

Paid family leave

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Free ultimate breakdown cover

Access to retail discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in diagnostics, electrics, and mechanical repairs.
• Confident working independently and dealing directly with customers.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility for shift patterns including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to vehicle breakdowns and faults, diagnosing and fixing issues roadside.
• Provide technical expertise and customer-focused service to help people get moving again.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrics

Mechanical repairs

Customer service

Education

Minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance

Job description

Overview

Roadside Vehicle Technician — Salary: £53,720.98 Basic + Bonus (£59k-£65k OTE). Location: Dagenham. Rota-based shifts between 06:00 and 02:00.

Are you a skilled Roadside Vehicle Technician looking for something different from the usual garage environment? Join a nationwide team of expert roadside mechanics offering critical support to drivers in need — and enjoy a role where every day brings a new challenge.

Responsibilities

• Respond to vehicle breakdowns and faults, diagnosing and fixing issues roadside with confidence and care.
• Provide technical expertise and customer-focused service to help people get moving again.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive base salary of £53,720.98 Basic + Bonus (£59k-£65k OTE)
• Start and finish from your own driveway — no travel time added
• Colleague Share Scheme — become a co-owner in the business
• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays, rising to 25 with service
• Matched pension contributions up to 6.5%
• Life Assurance cover 2x basic salary (4x for pension scheme members), with options to increase
• Paid family leave and personal support services available 24/7
• Car salary sacrifice scheme after 12 months — including electric vehicle options
• Free ultimate breakdown cover from day one
• Access to thousands of retail discounts and perks

What we're looking for

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in diagnostics, electrics, and mechanical repairs
• Confident working independently and dealing directly with customers
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility for shift patterns including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Hours

You'll work a flexible pattern equivalent to 40 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled between 6:00 AM and 2:00 AM, with your weekly roster shared 7 days in advance and your daily start time confirmed 3 days in advance.

Training & Support

You'll receive a thorough induction, regular upskilling with modern diagnostic tools, and access to ongoing support from a dedicated technical team. With clear progression pathways, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your career mobile.

Ready to hit the road with a rewarding, well-paid technician role? Apply now and be part of a respected national team keeping Britain moving.

Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment

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Reference: 28602

Octane Recruitment are a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and related industries.