Roadside Technician


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£68,000 to £85,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Richmond, TW10 6UZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Roadside Technician

Location: Richmond

Pay / salary:  £55,869 (inclusive of LWA), £36 per hour overtime rate + bonus enabling earnings in excess of £80,000.

Job type: Permanent / Full time role

Shift and schedule for the Roadside Technician role:

40 hours per week, averaged over the year. Scheduling visibility – Working pattern issued seven days in advance and can be subject to change until being fully confirmed three days ahead of time. Working hours range is 6.00am – 02.00am across Monday to Sunday. Rest and recovery – 11 hours of rest between shifts.

Benefits for the for the Roadside Technician role

• Enhanced overtime rate of £36 per hour

• Bonus scheme.

• 31 days plus bank holidays (rising to 33 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 you and 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 a 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.

• Must have a full UK driving licence

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

Consultant - Daniel Ford - Octane Recruitment

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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.

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