Roadside Technician – Shepherds Bush

Company: Octane Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Roadside Technician (Field based)

Providing roadside assistance for a national breakdown company with over 15 million members. Great salary, benefits, overtime and bonus opportunities.

Location: Shepherds Bush

Pay / Salary: £41,600 OTE: Up to £61,000

Job type: Permanent / Full time role

Shift and Schedule

40 hours per week between 6am and 12pm, Monday to Sunday. Shifts known 4 months in advance. Flexi overtime at x1.5 and/or optional fixed overtime at £30 per hour. All hours start and stop from home, as soon as you start the van.

Benefits

  • Overtime – 300 overtime hours per year equates to an extra £12,000 per annum.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).
  • Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions.
  • Life Insurance cover up to 4x your salary.
  • Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training.
  • Colleague share scheme.
  • Car salary sacrifice scheme – includes electric vehicle options after 12 months.
  • Wellbeing support 24/7.
  • Free breakdown cover for your household.

Job Responsibilities

  • Attend roadside breakdowns and assess vehicle faults quickly and accurately.
  • Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs at the roadside, including battery replacements, wheel changes, and minor engine fixes.
  • Use diagnostic tools to identify issues and determine repair options.
  • Provide temporary solutions when full repair isn’t possible, ensuring member mobility.
  • Advise members clearly on next steps, including recovery if needed.
  • Work safely and efficiently in varied environments and conditions.

Requirements

  • Minimum of Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance and repair or ideally Level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (City & Guilds, IMI, NVQ, or equivalent).
  • Minimum 2-year post-qualification hands‑on experience with vehicles, either in a workshop or mobile vehicle type role.
  • A customer‑focused approach.
  • Full UK driving licence – max 6 points, no bans.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK.

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Posted: July 21st, 2026