Mobile HGV Technician

Kautec Recruitment Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Training & development

Long-term role

Job summary

Kautec Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mobile HGV Technician to service municipal vehicles across East and West Sussex. You will diagnose faults, carry out roadside repairs, and perform routine maintenance on a modern fleet including refuse trucks, sweepers and gully vehicles.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. A dynamic, customer-focused approach and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HGV Technician or Mobile Engineer.
• 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).
• LOLER, tail-lift or refuse-vehicle experience is a bonus.
• Ex-forces (REME / military vehicle techs) strongly encouraged to apply.

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.
• 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.

Skills

HGV Technician

Mobile Engineer

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Full UK Licence

Vehicle diagnostics

Job description

Mobile HGV Technician

Up to £54k+ Overtime + Van + Benefits Permanent | Days | Mobile Role

East and West Sussex

Are you an experienced HGV Technician or 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 HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Mobile HGV Engineer, Plant Fitter, or Field Service Engineer

• 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)

• LOLER, tail-lift or refuse-vehicle experience is a bonus

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

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary + overtime

• Company van + fuel card

• 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.

Kautec Recruitment is a fast growing automotive people business that recruits the right way.

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