Mobile HGV Technician

BYD EUROPE; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension - Scottish Widow

Job summary

BYD Europe is seeking a Mobile HGV Technician to service and repair BYD vehicles at customer premises or roadside, reporting to the Workshop Manager. The role covers the Midlands, Greater London, and Scotland, with travel required and a focus on high safety standards.

Ideal candidates will hold an electrical/metabolic/automotive engineering qualification, excellent English, and at least 3 years' automotive experience, including knowledge of UK vehicle legislation for M3 category vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must have an electrical, mechanical or automotive engineering qualification (or related).
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive industry.
• Good understanding of UK vehicle legislation for M3 category vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support and repair BYD vehicles at customer premises or roadside.
• Diagnose electrical defects and high voltage components.
• Carry out mechanical repairs when required.
• Work flexibly to travel across regions (Midlands, Greater London, Scotland).
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in the workplace.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Automotive engineering

UK driving license

MS Office

FMEA/Hazard analysis

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

BYD is currently seeking a Mobile HGV Technician who reports directly to the Workshop Manager. This exciting opportunity has become available due to the successful growth of the company. The Engineer will support and repair the BYD vehicles roadside, or at the customer premises.

Engineers required for the below regions:

• Midlands Area (Birmingham/Coventry)
• Greater London
• Scotland

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

• Professional focused approach to customers with the aim to please at all times
• UK drivers’ licence required
• Able to support BYD vehicles at the customer premises
• Background knowledge of commercial/public service vehicles
• Able to work flexible hours of travel
• Outlook to repair BYD vehicles to the highest possible standards
• Diagnosing electrical defects and component working high voltage
• The ability to carry out and diagnosis, mechanical repairs when required
• Good understanding of health and safety in the workplace
• Any other reasonable duties

Ideal candidate profile:

• Must have an electrical, mechanical or automotive engineering or related qualification
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills requiring minimum supervision
• At least 3 years’ experience of automotive industry
• Good understanding of UK vehicle legislation for M3 category vehicles
• Understanding of FMEA and hazard analysis procedures
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including MS Office
• Has right-to-work in the UK

Benefits:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration, overtime pay
• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
• Company van provided
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Department & company wide teambuilding events
• Career progression
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.