Mobile HGV Technician

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

Job summary

KAUTEC RECRUITMENT Ltd is seeking a skilled Mobile Engineer to service and repair municipal HGVs and specialist fleet vehicles on-site and on the road. The role focuses on diagnostics, fault-finding and maintaining essential municipal equipment with independence and problem-solving at the core.

You will perform mobile servicing, attend breakdowns and carry out MOT prep, ensuring compliance with DVSA standards while delivering excellent customer service to depot teams and fleet managers.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mobile HGV Engineer or Plant Fitter.
• Strong diagnostics and fault-finding ability.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and municipal equipment.
• Full UK driving licence (HGV Class 1/2 beneficial but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Mobile servicing, repairs and diagnostics on municipal HGVs and specialist fleet vehicles.
• Attending breakdowns, roadside faults and on-site repairs.
• Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections and MOT prep.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical fault finding and repairs.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Communication

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Mobile Engineer who enjoys working independently, solving problems on the road, and keeping essential municipal vehicles moving? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation maintaining a modern fleet of

refuse trucks, sweepers, gully vehicles, hook‑loaders, gritters and specialist municipal equipment.

We’re looking for a confident, capable technician with strong diagnostics skills and a solid background in commercial vehicles or heavy plant.

The Role

• Mobile servicing, repairs and diagnostics on municipal HGVs and specialist fleet vehicles
• Attending breakdowns, roadside faults and on‑site repairs
• Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections and MOT prep
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical fault finding
• Ensuring all work meets DVSA and manufacturer standards
• Providing excellent customer service to depot teams and fleet managers
• Chassis and fabrication work
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Improvement of vehicle standards
• Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections

What We’re Looking For

Experience as an

Mobile HGV Engineer,

Plant Fitter, or

Strong diagnostics and fault‑finding ability

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and municipal equipment

Full UK driving licence (HGV Class 1/2 beneficial but not essential)

Ex‑forces (REME / military vehicle techs) strongly encouraged to apply

What You’ll Receive

Competitive salary + overtime

Tools, training and ongoing development

Stable, long‑term role within a growing municipal fleet operation

Supportive team, modern equipment and varied daily work

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t a repetitive workshop job — it’s a mobile role where you’ll use your technical ability, independence and problem‑solving skills every day. You’ll be working on essential municipal vehicles that keep communities running, with strong job security and excellent long‑term prospects.

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