At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair specialist HGVs while providing top-notch customer support.
- Company: Leading UK engineering firm known for quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, door-to-door pay, overtime, and health support.
- Other info: Work from home with a fully equipped service van and tools.
- Why this job: Enjoy autonomy in a dynamic role with ongoing training and career growth.
- Qualifications: 3+ years HGV experience, strong diagnostic skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 52500 - 52500 £ per year.
Mobile HGV Technician Field-Based | Home-Based | Competitive Salary + Door-to-Door Pay + Overtime + Standby Allowance
Our client is a market-leading UK engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and support of specialist commercial vehicles. With a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation, they are looking to appoint an experienced Mobile HGV Technician to join their growing service team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV technician who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems and providing first-class customer support. You'll be based from home, covering your local region in a fully equipped service vehicle, carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on a modern fleet of specialist commercial vehicles.
The Role
As a Service Engineer with a HGV background you'll be responsible for ensuring customers' vehicles remain safe, reliable and operational throughout the year. You'll undertake planned servicing, fault finding, repairs and emergency breakdown support while delivering a professional service at customer sites. The role is varied and offers genuine autonomy, backed by excellent technical support, ongoing manufacturer training and industry-leading diagnostic equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on specialist HGVs.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
- Attend vehicle breakdowns and complete repairs to minimise customer downtime.
- Complete all service documentation electronically using a company tablet.
- Maintain excellent customer relationships while representing the business professionally.
- Work collaboratively with the wider engineering and technical support teams.
- Support seasonal operational requirements, with increased demand during the winter months.
About You
We're keen to speak with experienced commercial vehicle engineers who have:
- A minimum of three years' experience maintaining and repairing HGVs or PSVs.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Previous experience working in a mobile service role (desirable but not essential).
- Experience working on leading commercial vehicle brands such as Mercedes or DAF would be advantageous.
- An HGV Class 2 licence (or willingness to obtain one) would be beneficial.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
- Flexibility to support seasonal call-out requirements.
What's on Offer
Our client recognises the value of experienced engineers and offers an excellent package, including:
- Competitive basic salary.
- Door-to-door pay.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Standby/call-out allowance.
- Company pension.
- Fully equipped high-specification service van.
- Specialist tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Ongoing product and manufacturer training.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Life assurance.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Long-term career progression with a well-established and growing engineering business.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Technician looking for a varied field-based role with excellent earning potential, ongoing training and the opportunity to work with a respected engineering organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
Service Engineer (HGV) in Dumfries employer: PERMANENT FUTURES LIMITED
Permanent Futures Limited is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture in Tingley, UK. With a focus on professional development, the company offers numerous growth opportunities and encourages continuous learning, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in engineering. Additionally, the hands-on nature of the On-Site Commissioning Engineer role allows for meaningful engagement with cutting-edge technology while ensuring a safe working environment.
