Mobile HGV Technician / Mobile Service Unit Technician

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Little Town; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Warrington is seeking three permanent Mobile HGV Technicians for Warrington. You will operate from a fully equipped Mobile Service Unit, travelling to customer sites to inspect, service and repair HGVs and trailers.

The role offers autonomy, strong customer relationships and the challenge of fault-finding away from a traditional workshop. Salary is up to £42,000 including a meal allowance, with a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and repairing HGVs, trailers or commercial vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• Good knowledge of diesel engines, air-braking systems, suspension, pneumatics and vehicle electrics.
• Experience completing servicing, safety inspections and MOT preparation.
• Understanding of DVSA standards and commercial vehicle roadworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Travelling to customer sites to inspect, service and repair HGVs and trailers.
• Completing preventative maintenance inspections.
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Repairing braking, suspension, steering, driveline and vehicle electrical systems.
• Attending breakdowns and completing roadside or site-based repairs.
• Preparing vehicles and trailers for DVSA annual testing.
• Identifying additional defects and recommending further repairs.
• Ensuring vehicles are safe, roadworthy and compliant.
• Completing service sheets, inspection reports, defect records and electronic job cards.
• Providing customers with clear updates on repairs and maintenance requirements.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Independent working

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance/Repair

Job description

Pertemps Warrington is recruiting three permanent Mobile HGV Technicians to cover the Croft area, with a salary up to £42,000 including meal allowance. Operating from a fully equipped Mobile Service Unit, you will travel to customer sites to undertake inspections, servicing, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics on HGVs and commercial trailers. This full-time role suits an experienced commercial vehicle technician who enjoys independent problem-solving away from a traditional workshop. You will manage your own schedule, liaise with fleet customers, and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy. The position demands sound technical knowledge, a valid HGV licence, and a methodical approach to fault-finding and repairs. Varied daily tasks, greater autonomy, and strong customer relationships define this permanent position.

Mobile HGV Technician / Mobile Service Unit Technician Warrington | Permanent | Salary up to £42,000 including meal allowance

Three positions available

Are you an experienced HGV or Commercial Vehicle Technician who enjoys working independently and solving problems away from a traditional workshop environment? Pertemps is recruiting three permanent Mobile HGV Technicians to join an established commercial vehicle maintenance business in Warrington. Operating from a fully equipped Mobile Service Unit, you will travel to customer locations to complete inspections, servicing, preventative maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on HGVs and commercial trailers. The role offers varied work, greater independence and the opportunity to build strong relationships with fleet customers while helping to keep their vehicles safe, compliant and operational.

What you will be doing

• Travelling to customer sites to inspect, service and repair HGVs and trailers
• Completing preventative maintenance inspections
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
• Repairing braking, suspension, steering, driveline and vehicle electrical systems
• Attending breakdowns and completing roadside or site-based repairs
• Preparing vehicles and trailers for DVSA annual testing
• Identifying additional defects and recommending further repairs
• Ensuring vehicles are safe, roadworthy and compliant
• Completing service sheets, inspection reports, defect records and electronic job cards
• Providing customers with clear updates on repairs and maintenance requirements
• Managing the tools, equipment and stock held within your Mobile Service Unit
• Keeping the service vehicle clean, organised and ready for operation
• Following all company health and safety procedures and safe working practices

What we are looking for

• Previous experience maintaining and repairing HGVs, trailers or commercial vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
• Good knowledge of diesel engines, air-braking systems, suspension, pneumatics and vehicle electrics
• Experience completing servicing, safety inspections and MOT preparation
• An understanding of DVSA standards and commercial vehicle roadworthiness
• The confidence to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Professional communication and customer-service skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel to customer locations
• An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair would be advantageous
• An HGV Class 1 or Class 2 licence, trailer-maintenance experience, mobile-service experience or manufacturer-specific training would also be beneficial

Candidates currently working as a Mobile HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Truck Technician, Fleet Technician, Trailer Technician, Breakdown Technician or Mobile Service Engineer are encouraged to apply.

Why apply?

• Permanent employment
• Salary up to £42,000, including meal allowance
• A varied mobile position with greater independence
• A fully equipped Mobile Service Unit
• Work across a range of HGVs and commercial trailers
• Support from an experienced workshop and service team