Roadside Technician

Posted 1 day 5 hours ago by Octane Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, United Kingdom, PE1 1
Job Description

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

Peterborough

Pay / salary

£36,400 OTE: Up to £61,000, can earn 80k+

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 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.
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

If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.