Field Service Technician

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

Job summary

An automotive recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide maintenance and repairs across various sites. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of vehicle technology and be capable of problem-solving. Responsibility includes handling emergency breakdowns, preventative maintenance, and working on diverse vehicles, including electric and hydrogen models. The role offers substantial annual leave and benefits, including enrollment in pension and private healthcare schemes.

Benefits

24 days annual holiday

Pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or accredited via an authorised Apprenticeship.
• Class 2 Licence would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform callouts and preventative maintenance.
• Handle emergency breakdowns and servicing.
• Conduct MOT preparations and engine work.
• Perform diagnostic investigations and chassis/fabrication work.
• Inspect and correct electrical and wiring issues.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of vehicle technology

Ability to follow repair processes

Punctuality

Enthusiasm

Innovative thinking

Education

Commercial Vehicle Technician qualification

Class 2 Licence (beneficial)

Job description

Field Service Technician

Day shifts – Monday to Friday

Are you ready to go on the road and take your technical skills to a dedicated network of customer sites?

If so, then this could be the role for you?

We are looking for a self motivated and independent Vehicle Engineer who can travel to our clients various workshops in a designated area providing:

Your day starts when you start your vehicle! Your commute is from your front door to your fully expensed and kitted out Light Commercial Vehicle

Day shifts – 45 hour week

In this role, no 2 days will ever be the same and the products that you work on will be diverse. HGV’s, 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

Your industry is moving faster with every day that passes. Electric & Hydrogen Vehicles are now part of the present and you will be trained on the newest products and repair techniques when required.

A Class2 Licence would be beneficial.

You will need to be a fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or have been accredited via an authorised Apprenticeship.

Benefits – you will start with 24 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) per annum, you will also be enrolled in the pension scheme and qualify for the private healthcare scheme.

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

Kautec Recruitment is a fast growing automotive people business that recruits the right way.

A problem solver with a can-do mindset

Abiding by health and safety rules

We require an excellent understanding of vehicle technology, and be capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion

The personal qualities that my client are looking for are simple, these are the ethos of an exemplary team member that can represent the company in the best way possible;

Reliable and punctual

Enthusiastic, proactive and an innovative thinker