Roadside Technician

Mobile Vehicle Technician – Chesterfield
Basic Salary: £35,000 + Overtime (Realistic earnings up to £53,000)

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday–Sunday shift rotation
Start times between 6am–12am | Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
Ready to take your career on the road? We’re recruiting Mobile Vehicle Technicians across the Chesterfield area for one of the UK’s most recognised and respected breakdown organisations. This is your chance to join a company known for exceptional training, industry-leading support, and genuine career progression.
You’ll be given your own fully equipped van, start and finish your day from home, and enjoy a role where no two days are the same.

Why This Role Stands Out

Start and finish on your driveway – no unpaid travel time
Fully equipped, state-of-the-art company van (tools, uniform, diagnostics)
Training from day one with continuous development opportunities
Free breakdown cover for you and your household
Excellent overtime availability paid at time-and-a-half
Life assurance linked to pension
Flexible benefits platform supporting health, wellbeing, and lifestyle
Clear career pathways into senior, diagnostic, or specialist roles

This is a company that invests heavily in its people — from your first day to your future progression.

What You’ll Be Doing
As a Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician, you’ll be the face of the business, attending roadside breakdowns and supporting customers when they need it most. Your day-to-day will include:

Diagnosing faults at the roadside and carrying out repairs where possible
Ensuring vehicles are safely recovered to workshops when required
Providing clear, friendly advice to customers
Carrying out servicing, maintenance, electrical work, and diagnostics
Delivering outstanding customer service at every call-outThis is a role for someone who enjoys independence, problem-solving, and variety.

What We’re Looking For

Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification (proof required)
Full UK driving licence
Strong all-round technical ability: mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic
Confident working independently and supporting customers face-to-face
Consultant:
Kalum Green – Octane Recruitment
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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 Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter 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