Mobile Fleet Engineer


Company:	Kautec Recruitment
Salary:	£45,000 to £48,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SN10 1DN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

Mobile Fleet Engineer

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:

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HGVs

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Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

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RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) equipment

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Tractors and Tugs

• Shunters

• Cherry Pickers

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Other specialist/ bespoke operating platforms

Key Responsibilities

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Attending vehicle callouts

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Carrying out preventative maintenance

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Responding to emergency breakdowns

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Pre-arranged servicing at customer and rural sites

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MOT preparation

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Engine work and diagnostic investigations

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Rectifying running defects

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Chassis and fabrication work

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Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

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Improving vehicle standards and reliability

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Electrical and wiring inspections and repairs

Coverage Area

You will be covering the following locations:

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Gloucester

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Bath

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Frome

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Devizes

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Swindon

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:

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Reliable and punctual

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Enthusiastic and proactive

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A strong problem solver with a can-do attitude

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Committed to health and safety standards

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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

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Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or completion of a recognised Apprenticeship

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Experience working with HGVs or commercial vehicles

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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

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Company van provided (expensed)

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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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Company pension scheme

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Private healthcare scheme

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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.

Keywords:

HGV, Heavy Goods Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle, RCV, Refuse Collection Vehicle, Tipper, Sweeper, Gritter, Mechanic, Vehicle Engineer, Vehicle Technician, Fitter, Workshop

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