Octane Recruitment Limited
Roadside Technician
Roadside Technician at Octane Recruitment Limited, based in Reading, South East, paying £36,400 - £80,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £36,400 - £80,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Reading, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
About 25% above the going rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference vacancies/9307466-roadside-technician
About the role
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 the right to work in the UK.
Location: Mayfair
Pay / salary: £36,400 OTE: In Excess of £60,000, opportunity to earn 70-80k+
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and schedule for the Roadside Technician role
40 hours per week between 6am and 12am, Monday to Sunday. Shifts are known 12 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 support24/7.
- 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 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.
- A customer-focused approach.
- Must have a full UK driving licence – max 6 points, no bans.
Reference: vacancies/9307466-roadside-technician · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Octane Recruitment Limited
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