Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 16/04/2026
Job Ref: 30401

Roadside Technician - Plymouth

Location: Walsall
Salary: £36,400 - £61,000
Sector: Workshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 30401

Job Description

Roadside Technician – Plymouth

About the Role

Join a leading roadside assistance provider as a Roadside Technician and become part of the team that keeps the UK moving.

With a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience, you’ll receive:

  • Market-competitive base salary of £36,400
  • Realistic OTE of £61,000, with top earners making significantly more through bonus and overtime
  • Start and finish from home
  • Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week
  • Optional overtime available

What You’ll Need

  • Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Full UK driving licence

The Role Includes

As a Roadside Technician, you’ll deliver expert roadside repairs, diagnostics, and breakdown assistance across the local area.

Whether it’s a flat battery, puncture, tyre change, or more complex fault-finding, you’ll provide quick solutions and reassurance when customers need it most.

You’ll begin and end each day from home, working independently while making a real impact.


What’s Provided

  • Fully equipped company van
  • Fuel card
  • Full uniform
  • Essential tools
  • Diagnostic equipment

Benefits

  • £36,400 basic with realistic £61,000 OTE
  • Free breakdown cover from day one
  • Company share scheme
  • Car salary sacrifice scheme (including EV options after 12 months)
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25)
  • Up to 6.5% matched pension
  • Life assurance
  • 24/7 wellbeing support
  • Staff discounts on tools, tech, holidays and more

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong mechanic with excellent diagnostic skills
  • Calm under pressure and customer-focused
  • Enjoys variety and working independently
  • Problem solver who can think on their feet
  • Wants strong earnings and long-term career progression

Location

Plymouth

Employment Type

Permanent