Mobile Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mobile Vehicle Technician in Greater London. The role supports the London Fire Brigade, ensuring the fleet's operational readiness. The position offers a salary of £39,000, comprehensive benefits including tools, vehicles, and exceptional career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a motor vehicle technician and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Exceptional Career Development Opportunities

Heavily Discounted Gym Membership

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (Category B essential; Category C desirable).
• Understanding of health and safety practices in workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and conducting vehicle testing using specialist equipment.
• Maintaining company vehicle for roadworthiness.
• Completing job documentation accurately.
• Performing manual tasks across operational and training sites.

Skills

Proven experience as a qualified motor vehicle technician

Strong diagnostic skills

Attention to quality and safety

Ability to interpret technical documentation

Job description

Overview

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

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.