Mobile Fleet Engineer

Kautec Recruitment; Devizes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided (expensed)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Kautec Recruitment is seeking a Mobile Fleet Engineer to service and repair a range of specialist vehicles across the South West on a mobile basis. You will travel to customer workshops and rural sites, performing servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis while ensuring high standards.

The role covers a network of sites in Gloucester, Bath, Frome, Devizes and Swindon. A strong technical background, independent working style and commitment to health and safety are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or completion of a recognised Apprenticeship.
• Experience working with HGVs or commercial vehicles.
• Class 2 (Category C) licence beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Attending vehicle callouts
• Carrying out preventative maintenance
• Responding to emergency breakdowns
• Pre-arranged servicing at customer and rural sites
• MOT preparation
• Engine work and diagnostic investigations
• Rectifying running defects
• Chassis and fabrication work
• Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Improving vehicle standards and reliability
• Electrical and wiring inspections and repairs

Skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Punctuality

Education

Apprenticeship or Level 3 CVT qualification

Job description

Mobile Fleet Engineer

Your day starts when you start your vehicle.

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for a mobile role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a self-motivated and independent Mobile Fleet Engineer to support a network of customer sites across the South West.

You will travel to customer workshops and rural sites carrying out servicing, repairs, and maintenance across a wide range of specialist vehicles and equipment.

The equipment you will work on includes:

• HGVs
• Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) equipment
• Tractors and Tugs
• Shunters
• Cherry Pickers
• Other specialist/ bespoke operating platforms

Key Responsibilities

• Attending vehicle callouts
• Carrying out preventative maintenance
• Responding to emergency breakdowns
• Pre-arranged servicing at customer and rural sites
• MOT preparation
• Engine work and diagnostic investigations
• Rectifying running defects
• Chassis and fabrication work
• Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Improving vehicle standards and reliability
• Electrical and wiring inspections and repairs

Coverage Area

You will be covering the following locations:

• Gloucester
• Bath
• Frome
• Devizes
• Swindon

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong technical background and the ability to work independently while representing the company professionally on customer sites.

You should be:

• Reliable and punctual
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• A strong problem solver with a can-do attitude
• Committed to health and safety standards
• Comfortable working independently in a mobile role

You must have a strong understanding of modern vehicle technology and be able to manage the repair process from fault diagnosis through to completion.

Requirements

• Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or completion of a recognised Apprenticeship
• Experience working with HGVs or commercial vehicles
• Class 2 (Category C) licence beneficial but not essential

Training & Development

The industry is evolving rapidly with the introduction of electric and hydrogen vehicles. Training will be provided on the latest products, systems, and repair techniques where required.

Benefits

• Company van provided (expensed)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Ongoing training and development