Field Service Technician

Kautec Recruitment; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Technician in Darlaston, UK. The ideal candidate will conduct preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on various vehicles, including HGVs and tractors. Candidates should be fully qualified and have a strong understanding of vehicle technology. The position offers 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension enrolment, and private healthcare eligibility.

Benefits

24 days annual holiday

Pension scheme enrollment

Private healthcare scheme qualification

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or accredited via an authorised Apprenticeship.
• Excellent understanding of vehicle technology and ability to follow the repair process.
• Abiding by health and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct callouts for repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown services.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Perform engine work and diagnostic investigations.
• Conduct electrical and wiring inspections and corrections.

Skills

Vehicle technology understanding

Problem-solving

Reliability

Proactive approach

Innovation

Education

Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician

A Class 2 Licence

Job description

Field Service Technician

Day shifts – Monday to Friday, 45 hour week. Your commute is from your front door to your fully expensed and kitted out Light Commercial Vehicle.

In this role, no two days will ever be the same. The products you work on are diverse: HGVs, Ground Support GSE, RORO (Roll on Roll Off), Fire and rescue, Tractors and Tugs, plus other bespoke operating platforms.

Responsibilities

• Callouts
• Preventative Maintenance
• Emergency Breakdowns
• Pre‑arranged servicing at rural sites
• MOT Preparation
• Engine work and diagnostic investigations
• Correction of running defects
• Chassis and fabrication work
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Improvement of vehicle standards
• Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or accredited via an authorised Apprenticeship.
• A Class 2 Licence would be beneficial.
• Excellent understanding of vehicle technology and the ability to follow the repair process from fault analysis to completion.
• Abiding by health and safety rules.

Personal Qualities

• Reliable and punctual
• Enthusiastic, proactive and an innovative thinker
• A problem solver with a can‑do mindset

Benefits

24 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) per annum, enrolment in the pension scheme and qualification for the private healthcare scheme.

If this role isn't for you but you are looking for a move, please get in touch.