Superflex Roadside Mechanic

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle breakdown service provider seeks a Roadside Technician in Maidstone. This role involves diagnosing vehicle issues on site, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a fully equipped company vehicle. Candidates should have at least Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance qualifications, with a preference for Level 3, and must possess a full UK driving licence. Attractive benefits include a bonus structure and no travel time, starting directly from home.

Benefits

No additional travel time

Training from day 1

Fully equipped company vehicle

Free breakdown cover

Career progression opportunities

Company life assurance

Flexible benefits site

Qualifications

• Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Technician.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns to diagnose and repair vehicles on site.
• Advise customers on vehicle issues and services required.
• Perform vehicle servicing and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Technical experience in vehicle maintenance

Electrical diagnostic skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

City and Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Roadside Technician SF

Salary: £48,720 Basic + Bonus (OTE £54,000) + Company Van

Location: Maidstone

Hours: This is a SUPERFLEX CONTRACT – 2 weeks working rota at a time

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We have exciting new opportunities for Roadside Mechanics in the Maidstone area. If you are successful in securing the role, you will be a Roadside Technician working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies, providing a first‑class service to thousands of customers. Exceptional company to work for, with a wide range of benefits, including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Benefits

• No additional travel time – start and finish on your driveway.
• Training from day 1.
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform.
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household.
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training.
• Company life assurance linked to pension.
• Flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues and working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road, otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business, so it's important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Requirements

• We ideally want Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair; however, we would consider Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or open to equivalent qualifications such as City and Guilds Vehicle Maintenance, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show your qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or working as a Mobile Vehicle Technician.
• A full UK driving licence – no more than 6 points or bans on the licence.
• Ability to demonstrate technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.

Consultant – Mike Rogers

Octane Recruitment