Technical Engineer (Regional Based)

DEKRA Automotive Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Technical Engineer to join their team. This role involves diagnosing complex technical issues and providing support to the dealer network and customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy vehicle engineering and a strong understanding of vehicle systems. You will work both remotely and in the field, ensuring service excellence and contributing to product improvements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Employee referral scheme

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Eye test vouchers

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in heavy vehicle engineering.
• Valid UK driving licence (Categories B, BE, C, C+E, C1E, D1 & D1E).
• Driver CPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical helpdesk support, resolving product issues.
• Diagnose and resolve engineering problems using the DAF Trucks Diagnostic Methodology.
• Conduct field visits and investigations to improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

BTEC HNC/HND in Motor Vehicle, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Indentured apprenticeship

Job description

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Location: Regional (UK-based)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Car Allowance and Benefits Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistance programme

DEKRA Automotive is a talented team of people that bring out the best in a business.

Part of an international organisation, we are a key service provider to DAF Trucks UK and now have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Engineer to join us.

Join the DAF Trucks team as a Technical Engineer, where your skills will help drive service excellence, ensure vehicle uptime, and contribute to continuous product improvement across our market-leading range of commercial vehicles.

About The Role

As a Technical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting our dealer network and customers by diagnosing complex technical issues, delivering first-time fixes, and implementing engineering improvements. You’ll work both remotely and in the field, liaising with factories, dealers, and customers to ensure technical support is delivered efficiently and in line with DAF Trucks high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical helpdesk support, resolving product issues.
• Diagnose and resolve engineering problems using the DAF Trucks Diagnostic Methodology and “first-time fix” approach.
• Support Sales Engineers in new vehicle setups and specification checks.
• Conduct field visits and investigations to improve customer satisfaction and reduce vehicle downtime.
• Assist with the management and support of Dealer Diagnostic Technicians in the field.
• Produce timely and accurate technical documentation and visit reports.
• Analyse product data to identify trends and proactively improve product reliability and durability.
• Act as a liaison with DAF Trucks factory on engineering matters and support new product rollouts.
• Advise dealers and bodybuilders/customers on second-life vehicle conversions and options.
  
  

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in heavy vehicle engineering.
• BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent in Motor Vehicle, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Indentured apprenticeship.
• Valid UK driving licence (Categories B, BE, C, C+E, C1E, D1 & D1E).
• Driver CPC.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and diagnostics across multiple models and product generations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Team player with a customer-centric approach.
  
  

Desirable

• ADR licence.
• Robust IT knowledge and skills.
• Familiarity with DAF Trucks products and services.
  
  

Competencies

You will be expected to demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

• Initiative and independence
• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Customer orientation and service excellence
• Communicating and co-operating effectively across all levels
• Adaptability and stress tolerance under pressure
• Quality orientation and continuous improvement mindset
  
  

Ready to Apply

If you’re a committed technical professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Click apply today.

No agencies please.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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