Roadside Technician
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime, Company Van and Tools |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, Midlands, LE20QB |
| Company: | Octane Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58773151 |
Summary
Roadside Technician – Leicester
Vacancy ID: 29652
About the Role
Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician, you’ll receive:
- A competitive base salary of £35,000 and a realistic OTE of £60,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
- Start and finish your day from home
- Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available
What You’ll Need
- Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
- A customer-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence
What You’ll Do
As a Roadside Technician within the Patrol division, you’ll provide:
- Mechanical roadside repairs
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Emergency breakdown support across the UK
From flat batteries and tyre changes to complex fault-finding, you’ll deliver quick, confident solutions and reassurance when drivers need it most. You’ll start and end your day at home, tackling varied challenges and making a real impact on the roadside by combining technical expertise with outstanding customer service.
You’ll be fully equipped from day one with a branded van, fuel card, uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic equipment.
If you’re looking for a rewarding, fast-paced role in roadside automotive services with plenty of variety, this is the opportunity for you.
Benefits
- £35,000 base salary with realistic £60,000 OTE
- Colleague share scheme
- Free top-tier 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)
- Up to 6.5% matched pension and life cover up to 4x salary (10x with flex benefits)
- 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
- Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays, and more
Consultant: Kalum Green
Ref: 29470
VTMDL
We recruit across the UK for roles including:
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.
We also cover sectors such as Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office, and Confidential roles.
If you want, I can also create a shortened version, a punchier job-board style advert, or a social media version.
Vacancy ID: 29652
About the Role
Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician, you’ll receive:
- A competitive base salary of £35,000 and a realistic OTE of £60,000, with top performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
- Start and finish your day from home
- Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available
What You’ll Need
- Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
- A customer-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence
What You’ll Do
As a Roadside Technician within the Patrol division, you’ll provide:
- Mechanical roadside repairs
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Emergency breakdown support across the UK
From flat batteries and tyre changes to complex fault-finding, you’ll deliver quick, confident solutions and reassurance when drivers need it most. You’ll start and end your day at home, tackling varied challenges and making a real impact on the roadside by combining technical expertise with outstanding customer service.
You’ll be fully equipped from day one with a branded van, fuel card, uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic equipment.
If you’re looking for a rewarding, fast-paced role in roadside automotive services with plenty of variety, this is the opportunity for you.
Benefits
- £35,000 base salary with realistic £60,000 OTE
- Colleague share scheme
- Free top-tier 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)
- Up to 6.5% matched pension and life cover up to 4x salary (10x with flex benefits)
- 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
- Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays, and more
Consultant: Kalum Green
Ref: 29470
VTMDL
We recruit across the UK for roles including:
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.
We also cover sectors such as Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office, and Confidential roles.
If you want, I can also create a shortened version, a punchier job-board style advert, or a social media version.