Roadside Vehicle Technician

ISQ Recruitment ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Roadside Vehicle Technician to join their dynamic team. This full-time, permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to enter the rapidly growing electric vehicle sector. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing electric vehicles on-site, as well as performing maintenance in the workshop. With a focus on hands-on experience and excellent training opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to future-proof their careers in a supportive and innovative environment. Join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Company-provided van

In-house training opportunities

External training opportunities

Overtime pay

Callout allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician or roadside patrol.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and service calls to diagnose and repair electric vehicles.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and software diagnostics.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Diagnostic skills (mechanical/electrical)

Communication skills

Manual handling

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Engineering

BTEC in Automotive Engineering

HNC in Automotive Engineering

Job description

Roadside Vehicle Technician
Sector: Automotive / Engineering / EV
Location: Based in Norfolk, with UK-wide travel to client sites
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm + overtime (including occasional weekends)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + overtime, callout allowance, company van

Are you a skilled vehicle technician or roadside specialist looking to step into the fast-growing electric vehicle sector? Whether you’ve worked for AA, RAC, garages, dealerships, or HGV/bus operators, this could be a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills and build a long-term career.

ISQ Recruitment is working with a growing business based in Norfolk, looking to recruit a Roadside Vehicle Technician to join their team. Hands-on experience with electric or hybrid vehicles would be an advantage, but full support and additional training will be provided for the right candidates. Knowledge of buses, coaches, or HGVs would also be beneficial.

About the Role
You’ll attend breakdowns and service calls across the UK, diagnosing and repairing electric vehicles on-site. You’ll also spend time in the workshop supporting vehicle builds, maintenance, and repairs when not out on call.
The work is varied, hands-on, and offers excellent progression into the EV space — ideal for technicians wanting to future-proof their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and service calls to diagnose and repair electric vehicles
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and software diagnostics
• Support repairs and maintenance activities across a range of vehicles and equipment
• Interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications
• Work closely with engineers and customers to resolve issues
• Travel to customer sites across the UK (with occasional international travel if needed)
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment at all times

What We’re Looking For
Essential:

• Previous experience as a vehicle technician, roadside patrol, or workshop mechanic
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (mechanical and/or electrical)
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload
• Good communication skills for working with customers on-site
• Valid UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationwide with overnight stays if required
• Physically fit for manual handling tasks

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience working on electric or hybrid vehicles
• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC, or similar in Automotive Engineering or equivalent
• IMI TechSafe EV Certification or Level 3 EV/Hybrid Accreditation
• Experience working on buses, coaches, or HGVs
• F-Gas qualification (desirable for air-con systems)
• First Aid qualification

Why Apply?

• A chance to enter the fast-growing electric vehicle sector
• Company-provided van for work use
• Full-time, permanent role with competitive earnings (base + overtime + callouts)
• In-house and external training opportunities to build your EV expertise
• Supportive and forward-thinking team environment
• Varied work across workshop and field-based locations

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