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Roadside Technician
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Roadside Technician (Field based)
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: Luton
Pay / salary: £36,400 OTE: Up to £61,000
Job type: Permanent / Full time role
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 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.
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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 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.
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Mobile Automotive Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Roadside Technician, Mobile Breakdown Technician or Mobile Mechanic roles then please get in touch.
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