Mobile Vehicle Technician

Mobile Vehicle Technician providing servicing, maintenance and repair, via prebooked appointments, at customers home address or place 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 right to work in the UK status.

Location: Maidstone
Pay / salary: £40,170 Basic + Bonus (Up to £6,000) + Overtime at 1.5x (£28.96ph) + Company Van + Fuel Card + Tools Provided, OTE: Up to £52,000 (Guaranteed overtime option to increase your basic salary)
Job type: Permanent / Full time role

Shift and schedule for the Mobile Vehicle Technician role
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm, 1 in 4 Saturdays, 40 hours per week
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) customer selected location e.g. driveway, 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 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). Will accept Mechanical engineering level 2
Must have a minimum 2-year post-qualification hands on experience with vehicles. Either in a workshop or mobile vehicle type 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
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Mobile Automotive Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Roadside Technician, Mobile Breakdown Technician or Mobile Mechanic roles then please get in touch.

Consultant – Al-amin Abiru
AAVT