Roadside Technician - South Wales


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£37,740 to £37,740 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swansea, SA1 1AD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Roadside Technician – Swansea, Port Talbot & Morriston

We are recruiting for an experienced Roadside Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician to cover Swansea, Port Talbot and Morriston.

Applicants must have a strong mechanical background with good diagnostic and repair skills and hold a Full UK Category B Driving Licence. A Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent is preferred, although relevant hands-on or apprenticeship experience will also be considered.

Applicants must be aged 21 or over for vehicle insurance purposes.

Location: Field Based – Swansea, Port Talbot & Morriston

Salary: £37,740 Basic

Bonus: Up to £4,530 per year

Hours: 40 hours over 4 days | Day shifts only, between 7:00am and 8:00pm

Ref: 31692

Why Apply?

- 4-day working week

- No night shifts

- Start and finish from home

- Annual bonus of up to £4,530

- Optional overtime – never expected

- Fully equipped patrol vehicle and tools provided

- 200 hours holiday plus bank holidays

- Generous pension scheme – employer contribution of up to 14% when you contribute 8%

- Private Medical Insurance

- Up to 40% discount on selected insurance products

- Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days

- Retail and lifestyle discounts

- Employee share schemes

- Cycle to Work scheme

- 3 paid volunteering days each year

Roadside Technician Role

- Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults at the roadside

- Carry out roadside repairs to get customers safely mobile

- Complete tyre repairs and wheel changes

- Test and replace vehicle batteries

- Provide fuel assistance where required

- Explain vehicle faults and repair solutions clearly to customers

- Work independently from a fully equipped roadside assistance vehicle

Roadside Technician Requirements

- Strong automotive mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding experience

- Full UK Category B Driving Licence

- Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent is preferred

- Relevant hands-on mechanical or apprenticeship experience will also be considered

- Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques

- Ability to work independently and make confident decisions

- Good communication and customer service skills

- Commitment to safe working practices

- Must be aged 21 or over for vehicle insurance purposes

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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: Ant Tucker – Octane Recruitment

Ref: 31692

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 Roadside Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Service Technician and Mobile Mechanic roles across the UK.

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