Mobile HGV Technician

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call day pay £50

Out-of-hours call-out pay £50

Monthly bonus up to £850

Quarterly bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Field Based HGV Technician to join a Service 24 operation based from Sittingbourne, covering breakdowns across Kent and the M25 area.

You will attend roadside breakdowns, diagnose faults and repair in the field, working independently with a strong focus on customer service and safety. The role involves weekly shifts with on-call responsibilities and generous earnings via on-call pay and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attending roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carrying out repairs at the roadside where 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.
• Working closely with workshop and Service 24 teams.
• Following all health, safety and roadside working procedures.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Independent field-based work

HGV/Commercial vehicle experience

Full UK driving licence

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 4:00pmPlus 24/7 primary on-call cover

Week 2:Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pmPlus 24/7 second-line/back-up on-call cover

Salary & Additional Earnings

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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
• Working closely with workshop and Service 24 teams
• Following all health, safety and roadside working procedures

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