Mobile Engineer

Dawsongroup; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Funded training and progression

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Dawsongroup EMC is seeking an experienced Mobile HGV Engineer/Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair specialist municipal and utilities equipment in the field. You will respond to breakdowns and service requests, delivering high standards for customers.

Role requires hands-on engineering with diesel, hydraulic and electrical systems, PMI inspections, and strong safety practices. A Class 2 HGV license is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience with fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Ability to perform PMI inspections and major/minor repairs.
• Willingness to develop product knowledge on Dawsongroup EMC assets.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across a varied fleet.
• Carry out planned maintenance, PMI inspections and repairs.
• Work safely, follow SHEQ procedures and complete risk assessments.

Skills

Diagnose faults

Hands-on repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication with customers

Education

NVQ Level 3 Plant/HGV

Plant or HGV Technician qualification

Tools

Plant diagnostic equipment

Job description

About This Role

Are you an experienced Mobile HGV Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Plant Technician looking for a role where you can take ownership of your day and put your technical skills to good use? As a Mobile Engineer with Dawsongroup EMC, you will maintain and repair our specialist municipal and utilities equipment in the field, responding to breakdowns and service requirements while delivering the high standards our customers rely on.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across a varied fleet of specialist equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance, PMI inspections and both minor and major repairs.
• Work safely at all times, following SHEQ procedures, completing risk assessments and challenging unsafe behaviour.
• Complete accurate electronic job records using a PDA and keep reports up to date.
• Manage your own workload and vehicle stock while working closely with colleagues, supervisors and our service desk.

About This Role

Are you an experienced Mobile HGV Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Plant Technician looking for a role where you can take ownership of your day and put your technical skills to good use? As a Mobile Engineer with Dawsongroup EMC, you will maintain and repair our specialist municipal and utilities equipment in the field, responding to breakdowns and service requirements while delivering the high standards our customers rely on.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across a varied fleet of specialist equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance, PMI inspections and both minor and major repairs.
• Work safely at all times, following SHEQ procedures, completing risk assessments and challenging unsafe behaviour.
• Complete accurate electronic job records using a PDA and keep reports up to date.
• Manage your own workload and vehicle stock while working closely with colleagues, supervisors and our service desk.

About You

You will bring previous hands-on engineering experience, with the confidence to diagnose faults and deliver quality repairs with a right first-time mindset. You do not need to know every Dawsongroup EMC asset from day one, but relevant Plant or HGV experience and a willingness to develop your product knowledge will give you a strong foundation.

• A recognised Plant or HGV Technician qualification, with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with diesel engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Practical electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Confidence using plant or fleet diagnostic equipment and communicating effectively with colleagues and customers.
• A Class 2 HGV licence would be desirable, but is not essential.

Not sure you match every point? We value relevant experience, transferable skills and potential, so we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not tick every box.

About Us

Dawsongroup EMC provides specialist assets to customers across the environmental, municipal and civil sectors, including equipment used by local authorities, utilities and construction organisations. As part of Dawsongroup, we combine decades of asset rental experience with a focus on reliable equipment, excellent customer support and smarter ways of keeping businesses moving.

• Join a business with over 50 years of experience in asset rental.
• Work with a varied portfolio of specialist, modern equipment.
• Be part of a culture that puts safety, integrity and customer service at the heart of what we do.
• Work within a business that invests in its assets, people and long-term customer relationships.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

We want this to be more than your next engineering job, we want it to be somewhere you can continue building your skills and career. You will have access to training, support and progression opportunities alongside a benefits package designed to recognise the contribution you make.

• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• 2x life assurance scheme.
• Funded training and internal progression pathways, nationally and worldwide.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Cycle to work scheme, seasonal gifts and long-term incentives.

Ready to put your engineering experience to work in a role where every day can bring a different challenge? Join Dawsongroup EMC and build your future with a business that invests in its people, because our people are our greatest asset.

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