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 the right to work in the UK.
Location: Stockport
Pay / salary: £36,400 OTE: OTE: In Excess of £60,000, opportunity to earn 70-80k+
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
40 hours per week between 6am and 12am, Monday to Sunday. Shifts are known 12 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 support24/7.
- 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 be considered for the Roadside Technician role
- Must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in light vehicle maintenance and repair, or ideally a Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
- Must have a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification hands-on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or a mobile vehicle role.
- A customer-focused approach.
- Must have a full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.
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Contact Details:
Octane Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team