Mobile Vehicle Technician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An international defence organization is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician to support the London Fire Brigade in maintaining their fleet of 460 vehicles. This dynamic role involves diagnosing faults, conducting tests, and ensuring operational readiness. Candidates must have proven experience as a qualified technician and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers competitive salary and exceptional career development opportunities in a high-impact environment.

Benefits

Tools supplied

Vehicle supplied

PPE supplied

Exceptional career development opportunities

Heavily discounted gym membership

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and conduct vehicle testing.
• Maintain company vehicle for roadworthiness.
• Accurately complete job documentation.

Skills

Proven experience as a qualified motor vehicle technician

Strong diagnostic skills

High attention to quality and safety

Ability to interpret technical documentation

Education

Full UK driving licence (Category B essential; Category C desirable)

Job description

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

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.