Mobile HGV Technician – Van + Overtime + Modern Fleet

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

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.