Mobile Hgv / Lgv Technician
Kautec Recruitment Ltd About the role
Up to £54k+ Overtime + Van + Benefits
Permanent | Days | Mobile Role East and West Sussex
Are you an experienced HGV Technician or Mobile Engineer who enjoys working independently, solving problems on the road, and keeping essential municipal vehicles moving? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation maintaining a modern fleet of refuse trucks, sweepers, gully vehicles, hook-loaders, gritters and specialist municipal equipment.
We're looking for a confident, capable technician with strong diagnostics skills and a solid background in commercial vehicles or heavy plant.
The Role
- Mobile servicing, repairs and diagnostics on municipal HGVs and specialist fleet vehicles
- Attending breakdowns, roadside faults and on-site repairs
- Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections and MOT prep
- Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical fault finding
- Ensuring all work meets DVSA and manufacturer standards
- Providing excellent customer service to depot teams and fleet managers
- Chassis and fabrication work
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Improvement of vehicle standards
- Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections
What We're Looking For
- Experience as an HGV Technician, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Mobile HGV Engineer, Plant Fitter, or Field Service Engineer
- Strong diagnostics and fault-finding ability
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and municipal equipment
- Full UK driving licence (HGV Class 1/2 beneficial but not essential)
- LOLER, tail-lift or refuse-vehicle experience is a bonus
- Ex-forces (REME / military vehicle techs) strongly encouraged to apply
What You'll Receive
- Competitive salary + overtime
- Company van + fuel card
- Tools, training and ongoing development
- Stable, long-term role within a growing municipal fleet operation
- Supportive team, modern equipment and varied daily work
Why This Role Stands Out
This isn't a repetitive workshop job — it's a mobile role where you'll use your technical ability, independence and problem-solving skills every day. You'll be working on essential municipal vehicles that keep communities running, with strong job security and excellent long-term prospects.
Your tasks
Maintain and repair essential municipal vehicles on the go, solving problems daily.
Your profile
Experience as an HGV Technician or similar role; strong diagnostics skills required.
What's also included
Competitive salary, overtime, company van, tools, and ongoing training.
Tech stack & ways of working
Mobile Hgv / Lgv Technician employer: Kautec Recruitment Ltd
As a Mobile Vehicle Engineer with us, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment in Oxfordshire that values your expertise and independence. We offer competitive door-to-door pay, a fully equipped service van, and robust training opportunities, including future-proofing skills in electric and hydrogen vehicle technology. Join a supportive team where your contributions are recognised, and experience the stability of working with essential municipal fleets.
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Your perspectives
Enjoy independence and make a real impact in your community every day.
