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Roadside Technician - Green Flag Patrol

Remote, the UK·Full-time·Added 4 months ago (last checked 2 Nov)

Aviva

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Our summary

Salary: £37,740 a year
About £2,560 a month after tax.
Work mode: Remote from the UK
Contract: Full-time
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Driving Licence

Requirements

What we're looking for

Full UK Category B driving licence and aged 21+ (for insurance purposes)

This is a permanent, field‑based role where you start and finish your day from home.

You'll work 40 hours across four days a week, with shifts between 7am-8pm, Monday to Sunday. While work is planned within these hours, finish times may vary depending on the job at hand.

Overtime is available, but completely optional.

Areas to cover in this role: Cheltenham I Stroud I Cirencester I Swindon I Chippenham I Devizes I Melksham I Didcot I Wantage I Abingdon I Oxford I Bicester I Thame I Witney I Tewkesbury

Nice to have

NVQ Level 2 in light vehicle maintenance (or equivalent) preferred - or relevant hands-on experience/apprenticeship

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

This is a great job for someone who's ready for a role where their mechanical skills genuinely make a difference.

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 (Cirencester, Oxford, Swindon)

At Green Flag, we're growing our breakdown services and putting our people at the heart of everything we do. When someone's car lets them down, you step in as the hero of the moment - getting them back on the road and taking the stress out of an unexpected situation.

We're now part of Aviva, so joining us as an Aviva colleague means you'll be backed by the strength and support of the UK's leading diversified insurer while enjoying one of the most attractive work-life balance offerings in the industry.

With a four-day working week, no night shifts and the ability to start and finish your day from home, you'll have more time for the things that matter outside of work.

What you'll do

Be the first point of contact for drivers who have broken down, providing expert roadside support
Diagnose vehicle faults and carry out minor repairs to get customers back on the road quickly
Complete practical tasks such as tyre repairs/changes, battery testing and replacement, and fuel assistance
Deliver clear explanations and reassurance, helping customers feel calm and supported in stressful situations
Use a fully equipped Green Flag vehicle and tools to safely resolve issues across your area

Skills and experience we're looking for

A strong mechanical background with excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Up-to-date knowledge of repair techniques and a strong commitment to safe working practices
Confidence working independently, with a calm, friendly, and empathetic approach to customers

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.

Hiring process

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We'll contact you
With a recruiter
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We'll send a test
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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.

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