Mobile Commercial Vehicle Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Hungerford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Home-based role

Flexible on-call rota

Long-term career development

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting a Mobile Commercial Vehicle Technician for a breakdown and roadside repair role across Hungerford, Newbury, Reading, Berkshire and Swindon. The position focuses on HGVs, trucks and trailers with occasional work on vans, buses and cars, and involves a home-based base with a company van.

The role offers a basic salary of £45,000 with earnings up to £55,000 through overtime and call-out work, plus a flexible on-call rota and long-term career development within

Qualifications

• Must have recognized HGV technician qualifications or extensive time-served experience.
• Strong diagnostic and technical problem-solving abilities required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills expected.
• Ability to work independently in a mobile breakdown role.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and perform roadside repairs where possible.
• Diagnose and repair faults on HGVs, trailers, vans; service and inspect per manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain repair/service records and provide clear updates to customers and reception teams.
• Operate in a mobile environment, returning vehicles to road readiness and ensuring safety.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

HGV Technician qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ L3)

Job description

Our client, an established independent commercial vehicle specialist, is seeking a Mobile Commercial Vehicle Technician to provide breakdown assistance across Hungerford, Newbury, Reading, Berkshire and Swindon. Therole focuses primarily on HGVs, trucks and trailers, with occasional work on vans, buses, coaches and cars.

Benefits

• Basic salary from £45,000 per annum, with potential earnings of up to £55,000 through overtime and call-out work.
• Monday to Friday working hours with a flexible call-out rota.
• Company van provided, with the role based from home.
• Varied work across multiple commercial vehicle types and manufacturers.
• Long-term career development with an established and respected specialist.
• Predominantly commercial vehicle work in a mobile, customer-facing environment.

Duties

• Attend commercial vehicle breakdowns and complete roadside repairs wherever possible.
• Diagnose and repair faults on HGVs, trucks, trailers, vans and other commercial vehicles.
• Carry out servicing, inspections and routine maintenance to manufacturer guidelines.
• Work occasionally on buses, coaches and cars.
• Replace or repair defective components and parts.
• Provide clear updates on required repairs, estimated completion times and further action.
• Maintain accurate repair and service records.
• Work independently while communicating effectively with customers, colleagues and service reception teams.
• As a Mobile Commercial Vehicle Technician, use initiative to provide effective breakdown support and return vehicles safely to the road.

Requirements

• Recognised HGV Technician qualification, such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3, or extensive time-served vehicle mechanical experience.
• Previous experience working on HGVs, trucks, trailers, vans or passenger cars.
• Strong diagnostic, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance, servicing and roadside repairs.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a mobile environment.
• Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence; an HGV licence would be advantageous.
• The successful Mobile Commercial Vehicle Technician will be comfortable working across different vehicle types and manufacturers.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota, including weekday evenings and occasional weekends.

This Mobile Commercial Vehicle Technician position offers excellent earning potential and a varied career with a well-established commercial vehicle specialist.