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Mobile Vehicle Mechanic

Octane Recruitment
Taunton
5 days ago
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Job Title:Mobile VehicleMechanicLocation:TauntonSalary:£38,625Basic(OTE £50,000) + Overtime 1.5 / A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385 + Company VanHours:Monday to Friday08:0016:30, with 1 in 4 Saturdays-40 hours per weekRef:25937We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile VehicleMechanics. We are recruiting acrossTauntonso we will tailor the area to you based on your location.This Mobile VehicleMechanicis working for one of the UKs leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.Mobile Vehicle Mechanic Benefits:Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime -after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour.Just one extra day a month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of your base salary.Two extra days could give you an extra £5,000.It's your choice - more flexibility, more reward.Tools to Drive Your Future -get started with a free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.Time Off That Matters -enjoy 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. Supporting work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.Financial Security & Perks -pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.Wellbeing That Works for You-24/7 confidential support services are available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.Extras That Make a Difference- accesstheexclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, youll automatically jointheColleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in the collective success.Mobile VehicleMechanic Responsibilities:Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicles issues.Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.Mobile Vehicle Mechanic Requirements:We ideally want Level3in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair however we would consider Level2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Open to equivalent qualifications such as City and Guilds Vehicle Maintenance, IMI or NVQ. Must be able to show your qualifications.Minimum 3 years experience within the vehicle workshop or working as a Mobile VehicleMechanic.A full UK driving licence - no more than 9 points or bans on the licence.Ability to demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experienceConsultant Jack Adams- Octane RecruitmentVTSTHOctane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.TPBN1_UKTJ

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