Mobile Service Engineer

Dawsongroup; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days leave + birthday + holidays +

Funded training and progression

Life assurance 2x

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Dawsongroup EMC is seeking a Mobile Engineer to service and repair our specialist assets in the field across environmental, municipal and civil sectors. You will diagnose and fix faults, perform servicing and PMI inspections, and manage your own workload with accurate electronic records.

The role requires hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and gearboxes in HGV, plant or forklift contexts, plus a relevant Plant/HGV qualification (NVQ3 preferred). A Class 2 HGV licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and gearbox systems on HGV/plant/forklift equipment.
• Recognised Plant or HGV Technician qualification; NVQ Level 3 identified in job spec.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines and electrical systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment and electronic systems to record work.
• Class 2 HGV licence desirable, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across EMC assets.
• Carry out servicing, PMI inspections, minor and major repairs.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel and electrical systems.
• Manage workload and vehicle stock; complete electronic job records accurately.
• Collaborate with service desk and colleagues with a safety-first approach.

Skills

Hydraulics Pneumatics

Gearboxes

Diesel engines

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Plant/HGV)

Tools

Plant/Fleet diagnostic equipment

Job description

About This Role

Are you a Mobile Engineer, HGV Technician, Plant Engineer or Forklift Engineer looking for a field based role where you can put your mechanical skills to good use? As a Mobile Engineer with Dawsongroup EMC, you will maintain and repair our specialist assets in the field, responding to breakdowns and servicing requirements while helping keep our customers operational.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across our specialist EMC assets and equipment.
• Carry out servicing, PMI inspections, minor repairs and major repair work as required.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel and electrical systems.
• Manage your own workload and vehicle stock, completing electronic job records accurately and on time.
• Work closely with colleagues, supervisors and our service desk while maintaining a safety first approach.

About You

Your background could be in HGVs, plant, forklifts or a similar mechanical environment, what matters is that you can bring practical experience of hydraulics, pneumatics and gearboxes to the role. You will be comfortable working independently in a field environment, prioritising your workload and taking pride in getting repairs right first time.

• Previous hands on experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic and gearbox systems on HGV, plant or forklift equipment.
• A recognised Plant or HGV Technician qualification, with NVQ Level 3 identified within the job specification.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, alongside electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Confidence using plant or fleet diagnostic equipment and electronic systems to record completed work.
• A Class 2 HGV licence is desirable, rather than essential.

Not sure you match every point? We are interested in your transferable skills, practical ability and potential, so we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not tick every box.

About Us

Dawsongroup EMC provides specialist assets to customers across the environmental, municipal and civil sectors, including road sweepers, refuse collection vehicles, gully tankers, excavators and other specialist equipment. As part of Dawsongroup, we combine more than 50 years of asset rental experience with a focus on smarter asset strategies, excellent customer service and safe, fulfilling careers.

• Work with a varied portfolio of modern specialist vehicles and equipment.
• Join a business focused on solving customers' challenges and building long term relationships.
• Be part of a culture built around integrity, ownership, smarter working and continuous improvement.
• Work within a business committed to safety, legal compliance and improving its environmental impact.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

We want this Mobile Engineer role to offer more than your next job, it should give you the opportunity to keep developing your technical knowledge and build a long term career. You will have access to training, progression opportunities and a benefits package designed to support you both inside and outside work.

• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Funded training and internal progression pathways, including national and worldwide opportunities.
• 2x life assurance scheme and long term incentives.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Seasonal gifts and access to a cycle to work scheme.

Ready to bring your engineering experience to a specialist asset business where your skills can make a genuine difference? Join Dawsongroup EMC, develop your potential and build your future with a business that believes our people are our greatest asset.

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