Roadside Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement; England; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Recovery Business is seeking Roadside Vehicle Technicians to join their team. Based in Swindon, the role offers a basic salary of £48,721, with on-target earnings up to £54,000 annually. The position allows for independent work with a company van, responding to breakdowns and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role includes several benefits like annual leave and insurance. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a strong service approach.

Benefits

Uncapped on-target earnings

Fully equipped company van

Annual leave increasing with service

Comprehensive training and development access

Various company benefits schemes

Life assurance linked to pension

Qualifications

• Qualified at least to IMI/NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience handling mechanical and electrical diagnoses.
• Strong organisational skills and customer service aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown requests and diagnose vehicle issues.
• Operate independently with a company van.
• Provide high-level customer service in stressful situations.

Skills

Mechanical experience on a diverse range of vehicles

Electrical experience

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

We are currently working with a UK wide Recovery Business seeking Roadside Vehicle Technicians to join their team.

Location: Swindon as a base area with flexibility across the UK. Salary: £48,721 basic, with on‑target earnings (OTE) of up to £54,000 per annum. Working hours: 40 hours per week between 6:00am and 2:00am. You will know your days of work 7–14 days in advance; however, timings can change with 72 hours’ notice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to bolster their experience outside a traditional garage environment. The working day starts when you leave your driveway and ends when you return, and you are paid for your daily commute.

The Roadside Vehicle Technician will work independently with a fully equipped company van and will respond to breakdown assistance requests to repair, make roadworthy, and enable customers to continue their journey.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdown assistance requests and diagnose a diverse range of mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic issues to repair vehicles and restore roadworthiness.
• Operate independently with a fully equipped company van; no two days are the same.
• Provide a high level of customer service in distressing situations.

What is needed

• Qualified at least to IMI/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Demonstrable mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic experience on a diverse range of vehicles (from city cars to 4x4s and everything in between).
• UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Ability to work independently, be methodical and organised with workload, and have a friendly, calm, and charismatic personality.

Benefits & Perks

• Uncapped on‑target earnings of up to £50–54,000 per annum.
• No additional travel time; start and finish on your driveway.
• Fully equipped company van, work tablet, mobile phone, and business fuel allowance.
• 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with length of service; leave can be taken during school half terms.
• Comprehensive induction and access to further technical training and development.
• Various company benefits schemes, including free personal/household breakdown cover and healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Company life assurance linked to pension.
• Chance to work with one of the UK’s largest automotive breakdown/repair businesses.
• Occasional travel out of area for up to 4 full weeks per annum, fully compensated (fuel, hotels, meals, etc.).

If you are interested in hearing more about this Roadside Vehicle Technician role, or any other Motor Trade jobs in your local area, get in touch with Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement today.

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