Roadside Technician

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Roadside Technician helping Allianz Partners, a global roadside assistance and insurance technology provider, diagnose and repair vehicles. Managing customer recovery decisions independently from a fully equipped home-based van.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend roadside assistance calls and assess situations
  • Diagnose vehicle faults using modern diagnostic tools
  • Repair vehicles at the scene where safe and possible
  • Decide whether repair or recovery is safest and arrange professional recovery or dealer workshop attention when needed
  • Own each job end-to-end, communicating clearly with customers and providing reassurance
  • Operate and maintain a fully equipped van
  • Manage tools and parts
  • Follow safety procedures and keep accurate system notes
  • Meet service, safety and quality standards while working toward achievable targets
  • Use AI, machine learning, data analytics and cloud-based tools responsibly in line with data governance, security and ethical-use standards

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a vehicle or roadside technician, working independently at the scene
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills with modern equipment
  • Confident, calm customer communication
  • Comfortable using IT, mobile apps and diagnostic software
  • Full UK driving licence and confidence driving a fully equipped van
  • Relevant technical qualifications, such as a manufacturer apprenticeship or equivalent City & Guilds Parts I & II, NVQ/B-Tech diploma
  • Existing EV credentials are welcome; otherwise, willingness to complete EV Level 3 IMI Accredited and ATA Level 3 roadside diagnostics training
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts between 7am and 10pm, including some weekends and Bank Holidays
  • Ability to travel across Plymouth or Belfast and surrounding areas

Benefits:

  • £8,000 bonus, plus a guaranteed additional £3,000 bonus in your first 12 months
  • Realistic OTE of £55,000; top performers earn north of £60,000
  • No overnight or 12-hour shifts
  • Average 42.75 hours per week between 7am and 10pm, Monday to Sunday
  • Alternating start times (7am/11am)
  • Two weekends off per month
  • Rota set 12 months in advance
  • Paid overtime
  • Bank Holiday supplement and a day off in lieu
  • Private medical cover
  • Pension contributions up to 6.5%
  • Discounts on Allianz products, vouchers, and high street and online retailers
  • Ongoing training, including EV Level 3 IMI Accredited and ATA Level 3 roadside diagnostics
  • Competitive annual leave
  • Annual Flu vaccination
  • Annual Eye Care vouchers
  • Discounted travel, pet, musical, home and car insurance
  • Roadside Assistance free after 6 months’ probation
  • Up to three paid days for Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Employee Assistance Programme available from day one, including a confidential 24/7 helpline and life, money and wellbeing resources
  • Mental wellbeing support, debt and legal advice