Mobile HGV Technician

NMS Recruit Ltd; Bapchild; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly on-call payments + bonuses

On-call earnings up to £50/day + out‑o

Monthly bonus up to £850

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Field Based HGV Technician to join a Service 24 operation, based from Sittingbourne and covering breakdowns across Kent and the M25. You will work independently, performing fault diagnosis and repairs in the field.

The role involves a Monday–Friday pattern with 24/7 on-call duties, along with on-call payments and performance bonuses. A Level 3 technician qualification and full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 qualification as a technician.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing HGVs / commercial vehicles.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Attend roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on HGVs and vans.
• Carry out roadside repairs where possible and safe.
• Record work and parts used accurately.
• Provide professional field-based customer service.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Fault-finding

Independent field-based work

Full UK driving licence

Commercial vehicle maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualified technician

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Based HGV Technician to join a Service 24 operation based from Sittingbourne, covering breakdowns and call-outs across the Kent and M25 area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician who enjoys working independently, attending roadside breakdowns and carrying out effective fault diagnosis and repairs in the field.

Working Hours

• Week 1: Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm
• Plus 24/7 primary on-call cover
• Week 2: Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm
• Plus 24/7 second-line/back-up on-call cover

Salary & Additional Earnings - In addition, you can earn:

• £50 per day when on primary on-call
• £50 per out-of-hours call-out attended between 4:00pm and 6:00am
• Second-line support payments, including £50 per out-of-hours call-out attended
• Monthly bonus of up to £850, based on efficiency, productivity and utilisation targets
• Quarterly bonus of up to £1,000, based on site performance

The Role

As a Field Based HGV Technician, you will be responsible for attending breakdowns and providing roadside technical support to commercial vehicle customers throughout Kent and around the M25.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Attending roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Carrying out repairs at the roadside wherever possible
• Working on a range of HGVs and commercial vehicles
• Supporting van and LCV breakdowns where required
• Carrying out vehicle inspections and identifying defects
• Ensuring vehicles are repaired safely and efficiently
• Providing a professional service to customers while working independently in the field
• Accurately recording work completed and parts used

Requirements

• Level 3 qualified technician
• Previous experience working as an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience working on vans or LCVs would be highly advantageous
• Ability to work confidently and independently in a field-based environment
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair