Mobile HGV Technician

ECON LIMITED; Greenock; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rate of pay

Modern service van & equipment

Overtime available

Paid door-to-door

Pension contributions

Job summary

ECON LIMITED in Central Scotland is seeking a Mobile HGV Technician to maintain and service our fleet of winter maintenance vehicles. This role is based from home with travel across the surrounding counties.

You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and breakdown assistance, with training provided on Mercedes and DAF trucks. A Class 2 HGV license is required; 3+ years of experience preferred; flexible hours during winter peaks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience repairing and maintaining HGV/PSV.
• Proactive commercial vehicle engineer with team and independent work experience.
• Able to work flexible hours and adapt to seasonal demand.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and routine servicing following manufacturer recommendations to keep the fleet in top condition.
• Fault diagnosis and repairs using supplied diagnostics equipment and maintain high safety standards.
• Breakdown response and repairs to minimise downtime, especially during peak winter periods.
• Documentation: complete paperwork on a tablet and keep maintenance records up-to-date.

Skills

HGV/PSV maintenance

HGV Class 2 license

Job description

Location

Central Scotland

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Excellent rate of pay
• Modern service van & equipment
• Overtime available
• Paid door-to-door

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 from home and covering the surrounding counties. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing following manufacturer recommendations to keep the fleet in top condition.
• Fault Diagnosis and Repair: Accurately diagnose using supplied diagnostics equipment, reported issues and conduct the necessary repairs, maintaining high standards in safety and efficiency.
• 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.
• Documentation: Use a tablet to complete all necessary paperwork accurately, ensuring maintenance records are up-to-date and accessible.

Seasonal Commitment

This role requires flexibility, particularly in the winter months when demand can increase with the change in weather. We operate a call-out, standby rota during the winter months to support our customer base. During the summer months focus will be on preparing the fleet for the upcoming winter, 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
• pension contributions