Mobile Fleet Technician

Kautec Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Kautec Recruitment Ltd seeks a Mobile Fleet Technician to service and repair a range of commercial vehicles across client sites in Kent. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and prepare vehicles for MOT where needed, travelling with a fully equipped van.

The role requires a qualified CVT or apprenticeship route, class 2 license preferred, and commitment to health and safety. Holidays, pension and private healthcare are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or accredited via an authorised Apprenticeship.
• Good understanding of vehicle technology and repair processes from fault analysis to completion.
• Able to travel to client workshops within designated area.
• A Class 2 Licence would be beneficial.
• 24 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays); pension scheme; private healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Perform callouts and preventative maintenance on fleets across client sites.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on diverse vehicles (HGV, RCV, etc.).
• Prepare vehicles for MOT where required.
• Work on engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, wiring and chassis fabrication.

Skills

Callouts

Preventative Maintenance

Emergency Breakdowns

MOT Preparation

Engine work and diagnostics

Fault analysis

Chassis fabrication

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Electrical and wiring inspections

Health and safety compliance

Education

Commercial Vehicle Technician qualification

Authorised Apprenticeship

Job description

Mobile Fleet Technician - Kent

Day shifts –Paid door to door

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 HGV Vehicle Engineer who can travel to our clients various workshops in a designated area providing:

• 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

You will be travelling within a designated area and have use of a fully equipped van.

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
• Abiding by health and safety rules

• A problem solver with a can-do mindset

In this role, no 2 days will ever be the same and the products that you work on will be diverse. HGV's, Gritters, Refuse Collection Vehicles, Tankers, Sweepers, Flat Beds and Cherry Pickers.

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.

AClass2 Licence would be beneficial.

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

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

HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop.