Roadside Technician
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime, Van and Tools Porivided |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hereford, Midlands, HR1 1BB |
| Company: | Octane Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59072257 |
Summary
Roadside Technician – Hereford
Vacancy ID: 29720
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: Liam Bolton
Ref: 2920
LBVT
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
Vacancy ID: 29720
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: Liam Bolton
Ref: 2920
LBVT
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.