Roadside Technician - South Wales

Roadside Technician – Swansea, Port Talbot & Morriston

We are recruiting for an experienced Roadside Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Technician or Automotive Technician to cover Swansea, Port Talbot and Morriston.

Applicants must have a strong mechanical background with good diagnostic and repair skills and hold a Full UK Category B Driving Licence. A Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent is preferred, although relevant hands-on or apprenticeship experience will also be considered.

Applicants must be aged 21 or over for vehicle insurance purposes.

Location: Field Based – Swansea, Port Talbot & Morriston
Salary: £37,740 Basic
Bonus: Up to £4,530 per year
Hours: 40 hours over 4 days | Day shifts only, between 7:00am and 8:00pm
Ref: 31692

Why Apply?
4-day working week
No night shifts
Start and finish from home
Annual bonus of up to £4,530
Optional overtime – never expected
Fully equipped patrol vehicle and tools provided
200 hours holiday plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme – employer contribution of up to 14% when you contribute 8%
Private Medical Insurance
Up to 40% discount on selected insurance products
Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Employee share schemes
Cycle to Work scheme
3 paid volunteering days each yearRoadside Technician Role
Diagnose mechanical and electrical vehicle faults at the roadside
Carry out roadside repairs to get customers safely mobile
Complete tyre repairs and wheel changes
Test and replace vehicle batteries
Provide fuel assistance where required
Explain vehicle faults and repair solutions clearly to customers
Work independently from a fully equipped roadside assistance vehicleRoadside Technician Requirements
Strong automotive mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding experience
Full UK Category B Driving Licence
Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent is preferred
Relevant hands-on mechanical or apprenticeship experience will also be considered
Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques
Ability to work independently and make confident decisions
Good communication and customer service skills
Commitment to safe working practices
Must be aged 21 or over for vehicle insurance purposesHow to ApplyIf you're interested in this Roadside Technician vacancy, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant: Ant Tucker – Octane Recruitment

Ref: 31692

Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
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