Mobile Vehicle Technician

First Military Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An international defence contractor in Croydon is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to support the London Fire Brigade. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles, ensuring their readiness. Applicants should have proven experience as a motor vehicle technician and hold a full UK driving licence. Salary is £39,000, with additional benefits including tools and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Tools supplied

PPE supplied

Exceptional career development opportunities

Heavily discounted gym membership

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a qualified motor vehicle technician.
• Full UK driving licence (Category B essential; Category C desirable).
• High attention to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and conducting vehicle testing using specialist equipment.
• Maintaining company vehicle for roadworthiness.
• Completing job documentation accurately.

Skills

Qualified motor vehicle technician

Strong diagnostic skills

Attention to quality and safety

Understanding of health and safety practices

Ability to interpret technical documentation

Tools

Specialist diagnostic equipment

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit a Mobile Vehicle Technician on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Croydon depot.

As a Mobile Repair Technician, you’ll be part of a team that plays a critical role in supporting the London Fire Brigade. You’ll help ensure their fleet of over 460 vehicles and specialist equipment is always ready to respond making a real difference to public safety and emergency response across Greater London.

This is a dynamic and hands-on role where your technical expertise will directly impact operational readiness.

You’ll work across a wide range of sites, diagnosing and repairing faults, improving reliability, and helping reduce in-service defects. It’s a career that offers variety, purpose, and the chance to grow your skills in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and conducting vehicle testing using specialist equipment and techniques.
• Maintaining your company vehicle to ensure roadworthiness and timely servicing.
• Completing job documentation accurately, including post-repair write-ups and parts requisitions.
• Identifying recharge cost instances and reporting them with supporting evidence.
• Working across operational and training sites, performing manual tasks such as lifting, bending, and using tools.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a qualified motor vehicle technician.
• Full UK driving licence (Category B essential; Category C desirable).
• Strong diagnostic skills and a methodical approach to fault resolution.
• High attention to quality and safety.
• Understanding of health and safety practices in workshop environments.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation accurately.

MB853: Mobile Vehicle Technician

Location: Croydon and surrounding area

Salary : £39,000 (£50,740 inc shift allowance and call outs)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with 3 shift patterns – Monday to Friday 7am – 3pm, 10am – 6pm and 2pm – 10pm (on call shift to include weekend on the 2pm – 10pm shift)

Additional Company Benefits: Tools, Vehicle, PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Heavily Discounted Gym Membership, Enhanced Pension Contributions