Roadside Technician
Location: Dereham
Salary: £40,000 £60,000 OTE
Hours 40hrs a week plus lots of overtime opportunities
About the Role
Were looking for an experienced Roadside Technician to join a specialist team supporting drivers across the UK. As a Roadside Technician, youll start and finish your day from home, working demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with the option to increase your earnings through overtime.
This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional customer service when people need it most.
What Youll Receive
£40,000 base salary with a realistic OTE of £60,000+
Start and finish on your driveway
Bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
Fully equipped van, fuel card, uniform, tools, and diagnostic kit
Share scheme participation
Comprehensive breakdown cover from day one
Car salary sacrifice scheme, including EV options (after 12 months)
23 days holiday + bank holidays, rising with service
Pension contributions up to 6.5% and life cover up to 4x salary
24/7 wellbeing support
Exclusive discounts on tools, tech, holidays, and more
What Youll Be Doing
As a Roadside Technician, youll handle:
Mechanical roadside repairs
Vehicle diagnostics
Emergency breakdown support
Fast, confident solutions for issues ranging from flat batteries and tyres to complex electrical faults
Every day is different. Youll be trusted to make decisions on the spot, support customers in stressful moments, and represent the business with professionalism and pride.
What Were Looking For
Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic work
Full UK driving licence
A calm, customer-focused approach
Confidence working independently on the roadside
Youre more than a mechanic youre a Roadside Technician who enjoys the challenge of the unexpected and takes pride in getting people moving again.
Why Join Us?
Were a trusted, long-established organisation with a strong reputation for supporting both our customers and our people. As a Roadside Technician, youll enjoy excellent earning potential, genuine autonomy, and a role full of variety and impact.
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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.
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