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Roadside Mechanic (SuperFlex). Location: Hillingdon. £53,720 Basic OTE £58,000 (We do not provide sponsorship). Ref : 28213

We are the UK's leading breakdown service provider - a people-powered business of 4,000 'heroes' delivering the best-in-class motoring services for both private and business drivers. Our unprecedented growth means we now have a fantastic opportunity for skilled, field-based Roadside Mechanics to join our Roadside Patrol team.

Roadside Mechanic (SuperFlex) – Uncapped OTE earn upwards of £58,000. Benefits of becoming a Roadside Mechanic include:

  • Base salary of £53,720, with average OTE of £58,000
  • 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
  • No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
  • A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
  • Free breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
  • Colleague Share Scheme - a unique opportunity to become an owner of our business and share in the future success of our business
  • Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
  • 24-hour colleague assistance programme
  • Company life assurance linked to pension
  • Access to our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Key details: 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.

Requirements
  • A Level 3 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent, level 2 may be considered)
  • Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
  • A customer focused approach
  • A full UK driving licence no more than 6 points
  • Flexibility to work at relatively short notice
  • Open to travel and overnight stays if necessary
Working pattern

In this role you will work the equivalent of 40 hours per week without a set roster. You will receive your roster seven days in advance, while the core hours you are scheduled to work will be sent three days in advance. You will work within the hours of 0600 and 0200. Your shift patterns will include evenings, early mornings, weekends and bank holidays.

As a SuperFlex Roadside Mechanic, you'll come across a diverse range of breakdowns and technical issues, so technical experience is essential. You'll need to demonstrate core mechanical, electrical and diagnostic experience. Having a base pay of £53,720 you'll enjoy uncapped earning potential with average earnings between £54,000 - £58,000.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

VTSTH

Consultant: James Lynam

Octane 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


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