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Roadside Technician

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Posting date: 15 September 2025
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per year
Additional salary information: Employee Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 October 2025
Location: Harlow, Home Counties, CM19 9HJ
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 57879327

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Summary

Roadside Technician
Location: You will have a geographical area based from where you live so this isn’t crucial. This opportunity is covering the Harlow area
Salary: £48,720 basic plus overtime (Paid at time and a half) Overall earnings can be as high as £55,000 depending on how much time you're willing to do.
Hours: This is a 40 hour working week with the earliest start time is 6am latest finish time is 2am with a 12 hour mandatory rest period in between shifts. Rota is posted 7 days in advance and can be subject to change until 72 hours prior.
Ref: 28212

About the Roadside Technician Role:
Looking for a role that breaks free from the 9–5? As a Superflex Roadside Mechanic, you’ll be the hero on the road, helping drivers when they need it most. You’ll enjoy variety, autonomy, and the tools you need to succeed from day one – including your own van, fuel card, uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit.

What a Roadside Technician role does:

- Respond to a range of roadside issues: diagnostics, flat tyres, batteries, and more.
- Work a flexible schedule between 06:00 – 02:00, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Manage your own kit, keep your van stocked, and complete reports efficiently.
- Provide top-notch customer service and problem-solving on every call-out.

What We’re Looking For:

- Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) with technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Customer-focused, calm under pressure, and adaptable to changing situations.
- Flexible and able to travel, including overnight stays if needed.

Why You’ll Love This Roadside Technician Role:

- Competitive base pay of £48,720, with the potential to earn up to £54,000 through bonuses and overtime.
- Colleague share scheme to benefit from the company’s growth.
- Free ultimate breakdown cover from day one.
- Car salary sacrifice scheme (including EV options after 12 months).
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
- Pension & life cover up to 6.5% matched contributions and 10x salary with flex benefits.
- 24/7 wellbeing support and exclusive discounts on tools, tech, and more.

If you’re a skilled mechanic who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys variety, and takes pride in helping people, this is your chance to join a fast-paced, rewarding roadside role

Consultant – Liam Bolton

Octane reference: 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 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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