Roadside Technician Nights


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£43,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH9 2BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Roadside Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Mobile Mechanic or Breakdown Technician covering Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. Applicants must hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, have at least two years’ post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience, a Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points and no bans, and the right to work in the UK.

Roadside Technician – Nights

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £42,920 basic + overtime + bonus £65,000+ achievable

Hours: 40 hours per week, between 6:00pm and 6:00am, Monday to Sunday

Reference: 31294

Why Apply?

- £65,000+ earning potential

- Overtime available – 300 hours equates to around £12,000 extra per year

- Flexi overtime paid at 1.5x

- Working hours start and finish from home

- Shifts confirmed four months in advance

- Bonus scheme

- 31 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service

- Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions

- Life Insurance up to 4x salary

- Industry-leading training and career progression

- Colleague share scheme

- Car salary sacrifice scheme, including electric vehicle options after 12 months

- 24/7 wellbeing support

- Free breakdown cover for your household

Roadside Technician Role

- Attend roadside breakdowns and accurately diagnose vehicle faults

- Complete mechanical and electrical roadside repairs

- Carry out battery replacements, wheel changes and minor engine repairs

- Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and repair options

- Provide temporary repairs where appropriate to maintain customer mobility

- Advise customers on repairs, recovery and next steps

- Work safely and efficiently across different roadside environments

Roadside Technician Requirements

- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, such as City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ or equivalent

- Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is preferred

- Minimum two years’ post-qualification hands-on vehicle experience

- Experience within a workshop, mobile vehicle or roadside environment

- Strong mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills

- Customer-focused approach

- Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points and no driving bans

- Right to work in the UK

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Roadside Technician vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt. A full job pack with further details is also available.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Angela Williams – Octane Recruitment

Reference: MVT

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 Roadside Technician role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Mobile Vehicle Technician, Mobile Automotive Technician, Breakdown Technician, Mobile Breakdown Technician, Mobile Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician and Diagnostic Technician roles across the UK.

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