Overview
Job Title: Mobile Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Taunton
Salary:£38,625 Basic (OTE £50,000) + Overtime (1.5x) / A guaranteed overtime option to increase your base salary to £44,385 + Company Van
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30, with 1 in 4 Saturdays - 40 hours per week
Ref: 25937
We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Mechanics. We are recruiting across Taunton so we will tailor the area to you based on your location. This Mobile Vehicle Mechanic is working for one of the UK’s leading vehicle breakdown companies who provide a first-class service to thousands of customers. Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.
Benefits
* Opt-in Guaranteed Overtime – after your first month, you can choose to work extra rest days at £30 per hour. One extra day per month could earn you £3,000 more per year on top of base salary; two extra days could be £5,000.
* Tools to Drive Your Future – free Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering tax savings.
* Time Off That Matters – 23 days of holiday (rising to 25 with service), plus bank holidays. Flexible schedules and resources to help navigate personal commitments.
* Financial Security & Perks – pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions, life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits).
* Wellbeing That Works for You – 24/7 confidential support services for you and household members aged 16+.
* Extras That Make a Difference – exclusive discount portal across retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After probation, automatic participation in the Colleague Share Scheme.
Responsibilities
* Attend breakdowns with the breakdown team, diagnose issues, and work on vehicles to restore mobility or return them to the workshop as needed.
* Identify problems and advise customers on vehicle issues.
* Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical work and diagnostics.
* Provide exceptional customer service as a Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician, representing the business positively.
Requirements
* Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair preferred; Level 2 considered (equivalents acceptable: City and Guilds, IMI, NVQ). Must be able to show qualifications.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a vehicle workshop or as a Mobile Vehicle Mechanic.
* Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points or bans.
* Demonstrable technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience.
Consultant – Jack Adams - Octane Recruitment
About Octane Recruitment: A leading recruitment agency specializing in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and related industries. We recruit across the UK for a range of technician and workshop roles.
J-18808-Ljbffr