At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide roadside assistance and perform mechanical repairs on the go.
- Company: Join a leading national breakdown company with over 15 million members.
- Benefits: Great salary, overtime opportunities, bonuses, and extensive benefits package.
- Other info: Access to career progression, industry-leading training, and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping people in need while enjoying flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 in light vehicle maintenance and a full UK driving licence required.
Roadside Technician (Field based) providing roadside assistance for a national breakdown company with over 15 million members.
Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.
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:
- 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.
Job Responsibilities for the Roadside Technician role:
- Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs at the roadside, including battery replacements, wheel changes, and minor engine fixes.
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) either in a workshop or mobile vehicle type role.
- Must have a full UK driving licence - max 6 points, no bans.
Technician in Newtown employer: Octane Recruitment
As a leading national breakdown company, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering our Roadside Technicians a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing. With flexible overtime options, extensive training, and clear pathways for career progression, our team members enjoy meaningful work that makes a real difference to our 15 million members, all while starting and ending their shifts from the comfort of home.
