At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide roadside assistance and perform quick vehicle repairs in varied environments.
- Company: Join a leading national breakdown company with over 15 million members.
- Benefits: Great salary, overtime opportunities, bonuses, and extensive benefits package.
- Other info: Enjoy flexible shifts, career progression, and 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping people on the road while earning a competitive salary.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 in vehicle maintenance and at least 2 years of hands-on experience.
Roadside Technician (Field based)
Providing roadside assistance for a national breakdown company with over 15 million members. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.
Location
Shepherds Bush
Pay / Salary
Job type
- Permanent / Full time role
- Shift and Schedule
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
- 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
- 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.
Requirements
- 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).
- Minimum 2-year post-qualification hands‑on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or mobile vehicle type role.
- A customer‑focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence – max 6 points, no bans.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
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Roadside Technician - Shepherds Bush in London employer: Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional growth. Located in Birdholme, employees benefit from a comprehensive package including a pension scheme, life assurance, and generous holiday allowance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in the automotive sector.
