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Roadside Technician

On-site in Bristol·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 Bristol
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

Customer Service

Nice to have

Light Vehicle Maintenance

Requirements

What 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.

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

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.

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.

How you'll work

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%

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Hiring process

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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.
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.
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.
We'll make an offer
You'll complete screening checks · 1–2 days
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: Insurance and financial services
Website: aviva.com

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Additional information

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.

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