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Roadside Technician

On-site in Basingstoke·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 6 Oct)

Aviva

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Overview

Job details

  • £37,740 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £2,560 a month after tax.

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Basingstoke

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£37,740 Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Generous pension scheme, 200 hours of holidays plus bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

As part of Aviva, you'll benefit from a market-leading package that rewards your skills and supports your future.

  • £37,740 starting salary
  • Annual bonus opportunity of up to £4,530 pa
  • Generous pension scheme eg. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%
  • 200 hours of holidays plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional holiday days
  • Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit
  • Up to 40% discount on Aviva products
  • Retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Aviva will give you two Matching Shares for every one Partnership Share you buy with the first £5 to £50 invested each month - that's up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year.
  • Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn schemes
  • Family-friendly and carers' policies
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • 3 paid volunteering days each year
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support and resources

The role

Roadside Technician - Green Flag Patrol (Basingstoke)

What you'll do

As a Roadside Technician, you'll be the first point of contact for customers who have broken down, providing expert assistance and excellent customer service.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Diagnosing vehicle faults and carrying out roadside repairs
  • Completing tyre repairs and wheel changes
  • Testing and replacing batteries
  • Providing fuel assistance when required
  • Explaining faults and solutions clearly to customers
  • Working independently using a fully equipped Green Flag patrol vehicle
  • Helping customers get safely back on the road as quickly as possible

Every day is different, making this a great role for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working independently.

Why Join Green Flag?

  • Enjoy more time for what matters most with a 40 hour working week over 4 days, daytime shifts only (7am to 8pm), and the convenience of starting and finishing your day from home.
  • No night shifts
  • Optional overtime available, never expected
  • Fully equipped Green Flag vehicle and tools provided
  • 200 hours of holidays plus bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme eg. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%

If you're looking for a role where you can put your mechanical skills to good use while enjoying a better work-life balance, this could be the opportunity for you.

At Green Flag, you'll help customers get back on the road when they need it most. You'll use your diagnostic and problem-solving skills every day, working independently while being supported by one of the UK's leading insurers, Aviva.

Skills and Experience We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

  • A strong mechanical background with good diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • A full UK Category B driving licence
  • NVQ Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent) preferred, although relevant hands-on experience or apprenticeship experience will also be considered
  • Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques
  • A commitment to safe working practices
  • The ability to work independently and make decisions confidently
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • A calm and professional approach when helping customers

Applicants must be aged 21 or over for insurance purposes.

Areas to cover: Basingstoke, Hook, Tadley, Hartley Wintney, Odiham

Aviva is for Everyone

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here.

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please contact Zsombor at zsombor.szekeres@aviva.com.

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, independence, great benefits and a genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Hiring process

4 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. We'll contact you

    With a recruiter

    Once you've applied, or Aviva has found you on LinkedIn, a recruiter gets in touch to discuss your application and the specific opportunity in more detail.

  2. We'll send a test

    If you're successful at the first stage, you're invited to the next stage of the process, which could be an online test or interview. If you're unsuccessful, you're told.

  3. You'll come to interview

    Aviva agrees an interview date and time. The interview may be a one-to-one meeting or a group assessment; there may be more than one stage to this part of the process.

  4. We'll make an offer

  5. You'll complete screening checks · 1–2 days

  6. You can stay in touch

    With Candidate Care team

    Once PES checks pass, candidates receive a 'confirmation of start date' email and can ask the Candidate Care team questions before their first day.

  • Aviva interviews every disabled applicant who has the essential skills and experience for the job; tell the recruitment team about a disclosed disability after applying.
  • There may be more than one stage to the interview part of the process; candidates are told in advance.

About Aviva

Industry
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Website
aviva.com
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