Roadside Technician
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Employee Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chigwell, Home Counties, IG10 3DB |
| Company: | Octane Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58772957 |
Summary
Roadside Technician
Hours: Average 40 hours per week (overtime available)
Location: Chigwell
Salary: £40,000 basic (inclusive of London Weighting) OTE: £60,000+
If you’re a skilled vehicle technician who thrives on variety, independence, and real-world problem solving, this is your chance to turn every day into something different.
As a Roadside Technician, you’ll be the calm, confident expert drivers rely on when things don’t go to plan. From battery failures and tyre issues to complex diagnostics, you’ll deliver fast, professional roadside repairs while providing reassurance when it matters most.
You’ll start and finish your day at home, working demand-led shifts that fit real life – with optional overtime for those who want to boost their earnings.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering expert roadside mechanical repairs and diagnostics
- Supporting stranded drivers with confidence and professionalism
- Diagnosing faults efficiently using modern diagnostic equipment
- Providing excellent customer service in high-pressure situations
- Managing a wide variety of call-outs – no two days are the same
What You’ll Need
- Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
- A customer-first mindset
- A full UK driving licence
What’s In It for You
- Strong earning potential – £40,000 base salary with a realistic OTE of £60,000+, plus enhanced overtime rates
- Home-based working – start and finish on your driveway
- Fully equipped from day one – company van, fuel card, uniform, tools, and diagnostic kit provided
- Share scheme – benefit from the long-term success of the business
- Free premium breakdown cover from your first day
- Car salary sacrifice scheme, including electric vehicle options (after qualifying period)
- Generous holiday allowance – 23 days plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Pension & life assurance – up to 6.5% matched pension and life cover up to 4x salary (with flexible options)
- Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your family
- Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays, and more
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You’re more than just a technician. You’re a problem solver, a people person, and someone who takes pride in getting drivers safely back on the road.
You stay calm under pressure, think on your feet, and enjoy the freedom of working independently. One job might be a flat battery, the next a complex fault diagnosis – and that’s exactly how you like it.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re motivated, confident, and ready to become the Warranty Controller who wants to help build a successful department in Grays, we want to hear from you.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality
VTMDL
Consultant: Liam Bolton
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites
Hours: Average 40 hours per week (overtime available)
Location: Chigwell
Salary: £40,000 basic (inclusive of London Weighting) OTE: £60,000+
If you’re a skilled vehicle technician who thrives on variety, independence, and real-world problem solving, this is your chance to turn every day into something different.
As a Roadside Technician, you’ll be the calm, confident expert drivers rely on when things don’t go to plan. From battery failures and tyre issues to complex diagnostics, you’ll deliver fast, professional roadside repairs while providing reassurance when it matters most.
You’ll start and finish your day at home, working demand-led shifts that fit real life – with optional overtime for those who want to boost their earnings.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering expert roadside mechanical repairs and diagnostics
- Supporting stranded drivers with confidence and professionalism
- Diagnosing faults efficiently using modern diagnostic equipment
- Providing excellent customer service in high-pressure situations
- Managing a wide variety of call-outs – no two days are the same
What You’ll Need
- Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
- A customer-first mindset
- A full UK driving licence
What’s In It for You
- Strong earning potential – £40,000 base salary with a realistic OTE of £60,000+, plus enhanced overtime rates
- Home-based working – start and finish on your driveway
- Fully equipped from day one – company van, fuel card, uniform, tools, and diagnostic kit provided
- Share scheme – benefit from the long-term success of the business
- Free premium breakdown cover from your first day
- Car salary sacrifice scheme, including electric vehicle options (after qualifying period)
- Generous holiday allowance – 23 days plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Pension & life assurance – up to 6.5% matched pension and life cover up to 4x salary (with flexible options)
- Wellbeing support – 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your family
- Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays, and more
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You’re more than just a technician. You’re a problem solver, a people person, and someone who takes pride in getting drivers safely back on the road.
You stay calm under pressure, think on your feet, and enjoy the freedom of working independently. One job might be a flat battery, the next a complex fault diagnosis – and that’s exactly how you like it.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re motivated, confident, and ready to become the Warranty Controller who wants to help build a successful department in Grays, we want to hear from you.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality
VTMDL
Consultant: Liam Bolton
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites