Job Description

Roadside Technician (Field based) providing roadside assistance for a national breakdown company with over 15 million members. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Must have right to work in the UK status.

Location: Bridgwater

Pay / salary: £36,400 OTE: Up to £61,000

Shift and schedule for the Roadside Technician role

40 hours per week between 6am and 12pm, Monday to Sunday. Shifts known 4 months in advance. Flexi overtime at x1.5 and / or optional fixed overtime at £30 per hour. All hours start and stop from home, as soon as you start the van.

Benefits for the for the Roadside Technician role

· Overtime – 300 overtime hours per year equates to an extra £12,000 per annum.

· Bonus scheme.

· 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).

· Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions.

· Life Insurance cover up to 4x your salary.

· Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training.

· Colleague share scheme.

· Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.

· Wellbeing support 24/7.

· Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities for the Roadside Technician role

· Attend roadside breakdowns and assess vehicle faults quickly and accurately.

· Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs at the roadside, including battery replacements, wheel changes, and minor engine fixes.

· Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.

· Provide temporary solutions when full repair isn’t possible, ensuring member mobility.

· Advise members clearly on next steps, including recovery if needed.

· Work safely and efficiently in varied environments and conditions.

What you’ll need to a be considered for the Roadside Technician role

· Must have a minimum of Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or ideally Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent)

· Must have a minimum 2-year post-qualification hands on experience with vehicles. Either in a workshop or mobile vehicle type role.

· A customer-focused approach

· Must have a full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans

If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.