At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair vehicles at customers' locations, including EVs.
- Company: Join the UK's number one breakdown company with over 15 million members.
- Benefits: Earn up to £52,000 with bonuses, flexible overtime, and 23+ days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression, wellbeing support, and free breakdown cover for your household.
- Why this job: Be part of a new specialist division and work with cutting-edge automotive technology.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 vehicle maintenance qualification and 2 years hands-on experience required.
Mobile Vehicle Technician providing servicing, maintenance and repairs via pre-booked appointments at customers’ home addresses or places of work.
This is a new and specialist division for the number one national breakdown company in the UK, with over 15 million members.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Location
- Chelmsford
- Pay / salary
- £40,170 per annum, OTE up to £52,000 per annum
- Job type
- Permanent / full-time role
- Shift and schedule for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role
Home-based, working 40 hours per week across 5 days (Monday to Saturday), 8am – 8pm, working 1 in 4 Saturdays.
1 day of overtime per month = £3,000 additional per year; 2 days of overtime per month = £5,000 additional per year, completely optional – more flexibility, more reward.
Benefits for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role
- Overtime – flexible and optional overtime, earn up to £5000 per year.
- Bonus scheme – based on productivity and quality, earn up to £6000 per year.
- 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 for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role
- Servicing and repairing vehicles (including EVs) at the customer’s selected location, e. g. driveway or office car park.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
- Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
- Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations.
- Payment handling through card transactions.
- Keep up to date with the latest automotive technology and repair techniques.
- Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.
- What you’ll need to be considered for the Mobile Vehicle 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.
- The ability to work independently, make decisions on the go, and follow procedures.
- A customer‑focused approach.
- Must have a full UK driving licence – max 6 points, no bans.
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Mobile Vehicle Technician in Writtle 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.
