Are you a practical, hands-on engineer looking for a mobile role with training and development opportunities? This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading nationwide commercial vehicle specialists. Our client is expanding their team and are keen to speak with engineers from a wide range of mechanical and technical backgrounds.
This is a genuinely varied role where no two days are the same.
Salary information: From 38,000 per annum (salary negotiable depending on experience). On target earnings of £45,000+ per annum with paid travel time and call-out/standby rates
Job type: Full time, permanent position
Your duties could include:
* Servicing and repairing plant trailers (non-HGV)
* Servicing, maintaining and repairing tail lifts and ancillary equipment
* Working on low-voltage commercial vehicle electrics (training can be provided)
* Light welding and fabrication work
* Basic hydraulic fault finding and repairs
* Undertaking LOLER weight testing and inspections (full training provided if required)
* Working independently in a mobile, field-based environment
* Delivering high standards of customer service
Preferred Skills / Knowledge
If you have one or more of the below, we’d be interested in speaking with you:
* Welding experience
* Basic electrical knowledge
* Strong mechanical knowledge
* Practical, hands-on mindset (essential)
* Basic hydraulic knowledge
* Agricultural vehicle engineering background
* Commercial vehicle refrigeration experience
* Plant, trailer, or heavy equipment servicing experience
We welcome applications from candidates with transferable commercial vehicle engineering skills —training can be provided.
A full UK Driving Licence is required.
What’s in it for you?
* IMI accredited training available
* Full LOLER training provided (if required)
* 31 days holiday including bank holidays
* On-call bonus and enhanced call-out rates
* Generous overtime opportunities
* Door-to-door paid travel time
* Fully equipped company van (tools, equipment and parts supplied) and uniform provided
* Employee Assistance Programme including private GP support
We’re particularly keen to hear from engineers from backgrounds such as:
Plant Engineers, Agricultural Vehicle Engineers, Trailer Technicians, HGV/LCV Technicians, Vehicle Fitters, Commercial Vehicle Body Builders/Repairers, Refrigeration Engineers (vehicle-based).
If you’re practical, adaptable and looking for a role with variety and long-term career growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with a copy of your CV to discuss the opportunities available
Salary description
£38000.00 - £50000.00 per year