Mobile Fleet Engineer (HGV Mechanic)

  • Kautec Recruitment
  • Longwell Green, Gloucestershire
  • Mar 14, 2026
Full time Distribution-Shipping Warehouse

Job Description

Mobile Fleet Engineer (HGV Mechanic)

Expensed Van Provided

Your day starts when you start your vehicle.

Are you an experienced HGV Technician looking for a mobile role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a self-motivated and independent Mobile Fleet Engineer to support a network of customer sites across the South West.

You will travel to customer workshops and rural sites carrying out servicing, repairs, and maintenance across a wide range of specialist vehicles and equipment.

The equipment you will work on includes:

  • HGVs

  • Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

  • RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) equipment

  • Tractors and Tugs

  • Shunters
  • Cherry Pickers
  • Other specialist/ bespoke operating platforms

Key Responsibilities
  • Attending vehicle callouts

  • Carrying out preventative maintenance

  • Responding to emergency breakdowns

  • Pre-arranged servicing at customer and rural sites

  • MOT preparation

  • Engine work and diagnostic investigations

  • Rectifying running defects

  • Chassis and fabrication work

  • Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Improving vehicle standards and reliability

  • Electrical and wiring inspections and repairs

Coverage Area

You will be covering the following locations:

  • South Bristol

  • Bath

  • Frome

  • Weston-super-Mare

  • Glastonbury

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong technical background and the ability to work independently while representing the company professionally on customer sites.

You should be:

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Enthusiastic and proactive

  • A strong problem solver with a can-do attitude

  • Committed to health and safety standards

  • Comfortable working independently in a mobile role

You must have a strong understanding of modern vehicle technology and be able to manage the repair process from fault diagnosis through to completion.

Requirements
  • Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or completion of a recognised Apprenticeship

  • Experience working with HGVs or commercial vehicles

  • Class 2 (Category C) licence beneficial but not essential

Training & Development

The industry is evolving rapidly with the introduction of electric and hydrogen vehicles. Training will be provided on the latest products, systems, and repair techniques where required.

Benefits
  • Company van provided (expensed)

  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Company pension scheme

  • Private healthcare scheme

  • Ongoing training and development

About Kautec Recruitment

Kautec Recruitment is a growing automotive recruitment specialist connecting skilled technicians with leading employers across the industry.

If this role isn t the right fit but you are considering a move, we would still love to hear from you.