Mobile Vehicle Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£34,000 - £42,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB2 3LL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Mobile Vehicle Technician – Cambridge

We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Vehicle Technician, Mobile Mechanic, Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician to cover the Cambridge area. Applicants must have previous hands-on vehicle servicing and repair experience, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Formal qualifications are not essential and experienced time-served Technicians will be considered.

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £34,000 Basic | Overtime £40,000

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Reference: 31250

Why Apply?

- £40,000 OTE

- Overtime paid at time and a half

- Fully equipped company van provided for work use

- Tools and uniform provided

- Two-day company onboarding programme

- Two weeks shadowing an experienced Mobile Mechanic

- Salary review planned for next year

Mobile Vehicle Technician Role

- Carry out mobile servicing, maintenance and repairs

- Diagnose mechanical and vehicle faults

- Complete scheduled jobs at customer locations

- Carry out vehicle inspections and identify repair requirements

- Complete work efficiently and to the required quality standards

- Maintain accurate records for completed work

- Look after the company van, tools and equipment provided

Mobile Vehicle Technician Requirements

- Previous hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, Mobile Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or similar

- Strong servicing, maintenance and repair experience

- Formal qualifications are not essential; experienced time-served Technicians will be considered

- Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair would be advantageous

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Applicants with up to 9 licence points may be considered, subject to insurance approval

- Driving bans relating to drink or drugs cannot be considered

- Right to work in the UK

- References and DBS check required as part of the onboarding process

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Mobile Vehicle Technician vacancy in Cambridge, please apply with your CV. Successful applicants will complete an initial Teams call and online assessment before an interview with the Lead Mechanic.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Jason Evans– Octane Recruitment

Reference: 31250

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.

If this Mobile Vehicle Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Mobile Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Car Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician and Fleet Technician roles across the UK.

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