Mobile HGV Technician

Econ Engineering Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Professional training

Overtime pay

Job summary

Econ Engineering Ltd in the Cardiff area is seeking a Mobile HGV Technician to maintain and service our fleet of winter maintenance vehicles. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs and breakdown support, predominantly from October to April, with summer workshop work in Cardiff.

Experience on Mercedes and DAF trucks and an HGV Class 2 license are highly beneficial; comprehensive product training is provided to ensure success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience repairing and maintaining HGV/PSV.
• Experience as Mobile HGV Technician or similar role is advantageous.
• Flexible hours and seasonal nature of the job.

Responsibilities

• Breakdown and repair services: respond to vehicle breakdowns and perform repairs to minimise downtime.
• Fault diagnosis using diagnostics equipment and carry out necessary repairs to high safety/quality standards.
• Preventative maintenance and routine servicing following manufacturer recommendations.
• Documentation: use a tablet to complete paperwork and keep maintenance records up-to-date.
• Operated from a high-specification van with specialised tools and diagnostics equipment; training and support provided.

Skills

HGV/PSV repair

Vehicle diagnostics

Breakdown repair

HGV Class 2 license

Mercedes/DAF experience

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Tablet use

Job description

About Us Econ Engineering is the UK's largest supplier of winter maintenance vehicles, known for our innovative and reliable fleet solutions. We are expanding and seeking a Mobile HGV Technician to join our team based around Cardiff and the surrounding area. This role supports our mission of delivering high-quality service to our growing customer base.

About Us Econ Engineering is the UK's largest supplier of winter maintenance vehicles, known for our innovative and reliable fleet solutions. We are expanding and seeking a Mobile HGV Technician to join our team based around Cardiff and the surrounding area. This role supports our mission of delivering high-quality service to our growing customer base.

The Role

As a Mobile HGV Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and servicing our fleet of modern winter maintenance vehicles. Your primary responsibilities will include routine maintenance, repairs, and breakdown assistance. Experience working on Mercedes and DAF trucks is highly beneficial, as is holding an HGV Class 2 license or equivalent. In addition, we provide comprehensive product training to ensure you're fully equipped to excel in this role. Typically from October to April the role is field based and during the summer months is based in our Cardiff workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Breakdown and Repair Services: Respond promptly to vehicle breakdowns and carry out repairs to minimise downtime and ensure our vehicles remain operational, especially during peak winter periods.
• Fault Diagnosis and Repair: Accurately diagnose using supplied diagnostics equipment, reported issues and conduct the necessary repairs, maintaining high standards in safety and efficiency.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing following manufacturer recommendations to keep the fleet in top condition.
• Documentation: Use a tablet to complete all necessary paperwork accurately, ensuring maintenance records are up-to-date and accessible.
• You will be equipped with a high-specification van containing specialised tools and diagnostics equipment to support your work. Additional training and support will be available from our manufacturing facilities and local team to ensure you have the resources needed to succeed.

Seasonal Commitment

This role requires flexibility, particularly in the winter months when demand can increase with the change in weather and the primary call-out season runs from early October to the end of April. During the summer months focus will be on preparing the fleet for the upcoming winter predominantly from our Cardiff workshop. This may include work based in the surrounding areas and other site locations as agreed.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience repairing and maintaining HGV/PSV. Having prior experience as a Mobile HGV Technician or in a similar role would be advantageous. You will be a proactive, experienced commercial vehicle engineer who enjoys both independent work and collaboration with a team. You are comfortable with flexible hours, adapting to the seasonal nature of the job, and committed to maintaining high standards in vehicle servicing and customer support.

Compensation And Benefits

• We offer an extremely competitive salary, paid from door to door, overtime, a standby allowance and pension contributions.
• Additionally, you will benefit from ongoing professional training and a supportive team within a respected and growing company.