Mobile Fleet Engineer

KAUTEC RECRUITMENT Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided (expensed)

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

KAUTEC RECRUITMENT Ltd is seeking a Mobile Fleet Engineer to service and repair HGVs and specialist equipment across the South West. This role travels to customer workshops and rural sites, performing servicing, diagnostics, MOT preparation and repairs in a fully mobile capacity.

Ideal candidates hold a full Commercial Vehicle Technician qualification or apprenticeship, with experience on HGVs and a clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with ability to work independently on customer sites.
• Reliable, punctual and proactive in a mobile environment.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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

Technical background

Independent working

Problem solving

Health & safety

Education

Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or Apprenticeship

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.

Equipment You Will Work On

• 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

• 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.
• 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