Job Title: Roadside Mechanic Location: Dagenham Salary: £40,000 base with average OTE £45,000–£55,000 Rota -Based Shifts Between 06:00 – Midnight The Roadside Mechanic Role We 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 you’ll respond to a variety of vehicle breakdowns, providing expert technical support and repairs on the spot—directly at the roadside. You’ll 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–£55,000 Colleague Share Scheme – become a co-owner in the business 23 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 with service Group Personal Pension Scheme – matched contributions up to 6.5% Life Assurance – 2x basic salary (4x for pension members), with flexible options up to 10x Family Leave Support – including paid time off and flexible working options 24/7 Confidential Support Services for you and family members aged 16 Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after 12 months) – including EV options Full Breakdown Cover from Day One Exclusive Employee Discounts – 1000s of savings on retail, tech, travel & more Roadside Mechanic Key Responsibilities Attend vehicle breakdowns and deliver roadside repairs or recovery Accurately diagnose faults using technical knowledge and diagnostic equipment Communicate clearly with customers, providing reassurance and updates Work independently across your patch while backed by a national technical support network Maintain your vehicle, tools, and equipment to a high standard About You Minimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) Proven experience in diagnostics, electrics, and mechanical repairs Full UK Driving Licence Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Customer-focused mindset with a calm, professional approach Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an established business that truly values its people. You’ll 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.