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Roadside Mechanic

Octane Recruitment
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Job Title: Roadside Mechanic Location: Dagenham Salary: £40,000 base with average OTE £50,000£55,000Rota -Based Shifts Between 06:00 Midnight The Roadside Mechanic RoleWe are looking for a experienced and customer-focused Roadside Mechanic to join a dynamic roadside assistance team based in Dagenham. This is a field-based role where youll respond to a variety of vehicle breakdowns, providing expert technical support and repairs on the spotdirectly at the roadside.Youll start and finish from your driveway with no additional commute time required and will be equipped with the latest tools and technology to help drivers get moving again.Roadside Mechanic Benefits£40,000 base with average OTE £45,000£55,000Colleague Share Scheme become a co-owner in the business23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 with serviceGroup Personal Pension Scheme matched contributions up to 6.5%Life Assurance 2x basic salary (4x for pension members), with flexible options up to 10xFamily Leave Support including paid time off and flexible working options24/7 Confidential Support Services for you and family members aged 16+Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after 12 months) including EV optionsFull Breakdown Cover from Day OneExclusive Employee Discounts 1000s of savings on retail, tech, travel & moreRoadside Mechanic Key ResponsibilitiesAttend vehicle breakdowns and deliver roadside repairs or recoveryAccurately diagnose faults using technical knowledge and diagnostic equipmentCommunicate clearly with customers, providing reassurance and updatesWork independently across your patch while backed by a national technical support networkMaintain your vehicle, tools, and equipment to a high standardAbout YouMinimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)Proven experience in diagnostics, electrics, and mechanical repairsFull UK Driving LicenceExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsCustomer-focused mindset with a calm, professional approachWhy Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an established business that truly values its people. Youll play a vital role in supporting motorists across the Chelmsford area, while benefiting from ongoing training, great earning potential, and industry-leading benefits.Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment VTMDL 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 Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager. 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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