Roadside Vehicle Technician

Octane Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Roadside Vehicle Technician in Colchester. The role involves diagnosing and fixing vehicle issues at the roadside while providing excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary of £48,720.98 plus bonuses and excellent benefits, including a colleague share scheme and access to retail discounts.

Benefits

Colleague Share Scheme

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 6.5%

Life Assurance cover

Paid family leave

Free ultimate breakdown cover

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in diagnostics, electrics, and mechanical repairs.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Flexibility for shift patterns including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Respond to vehicle breakdowns and diagnose issues roadside.
• Provide excellent customer service while resolving vehicle faults.
• Work independently and manage your workload effectively.

Skills

Experience in diagnostics

Mechanical repairs

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance

Job description

Overview

Roadside Vehicle Technician

Salary: £48,720.98 Basic + Bonus (£50k-£65k OTE)
Location: Colchester
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.

Role

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to put your technical skills to work where they matter most. As a Roadside Vehicle Technician, you'll respond to vehicle breakdowns and faults, diagnosing and fixing issues roadside with confidence and care. You'll play a vital role in helping people get moving again, combining mechanical expertise with great customer service.

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

Youll 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.

What’s In It For You / Benefits

• Competitive base salary of £48,720.98 Basic + Bonus (£50k-£54k 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

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.

About Octane Recruitment

Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment

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 Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager. 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