Mobile Vehicle Engineer
| Company: | Kautec Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,500 - £49,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | OX1 1AB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Mobile Vehicle Engineer – Oxfordshire
Day Shifts | Up to £48,750+ Door‑to‑Door Pay | Fully Equipped Van | Training & Progression
Are you an experienced HGV Technician who enjoys being out on the road, solving problems, and working with a wide variety of specialist vehicles? This mobile role gives you
independence, variety, stability and proper recognition for your skills — with every hour paid
door to door.
You’ll support a dedicated network of customer sites across the Oxfordshire region, keeping essential municipal and commercial vehicles moving. If you want a role where
no two days are the same, your technical ability is valued, and you’re trusted to get the job done right, this is the one.
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What Makes This Role Stand Out
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Door‑to‑door pay — you’re paid properly for your time
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Fully equipped service van — everything you need to do the job well
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Independence — you control your day and your workload
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Modern municipal fleet — refuse trucks, gritters, sweepers, tankers, flatbeds, cherry pickers
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Strong job security — municipal fleets don’t disappear
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Future‑proof training — electric & hydrogen vehicle training provided
Your Day-to-Day
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Callouts and emergency breakdowns
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Preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing at rural sites
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MOT preparation and inspections
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Engine work and diagnostic investigations
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Correction of running defects
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Chassis and fabrication work
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Hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical fault finding
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Improving vehicle standards and reliability across the fleet
You’ll travel within a designated area and operate from a
fully stocked, fully equipped service van, giving you everything you need to deliver high‑quality work on the road.
What We’re Looking For
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Fully qualified
Commercial Vehicle Technician or recognised apprenticeship
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Strong diagnostics and fault‑finding ability
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Excellent understanding of modern vehicle technology
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Able to follow the repair process from fault analysis to completion
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Reliable, punctual and professional
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Enthusiastic, proactive and solutions‑focused
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Health & safety conscious with a can‑do mindset
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Class 2 licence beneficial but not essential
What You’ll Receive
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Up to
48,750 basic
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Door‑to‑door pay
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Fully equipped company van
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension scheme
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Private healthcare
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Ongoing technical training including EV & hydrogen systems
If this role isn’t quite right but you’re considering a move, we’d still like to hear from you.
Kautec Recruitment — connecting skilled automotive engineers with the right opportunities.
HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop.
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