Mobile Vehicle Technician

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.