Mobile HGV Technician


Company:	Kautec Recruitment
Salary:	£51,500 to £54,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	RH10 0FB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Mobile HGV Technician

Up to £54k+ Overtime + Van + Benefits

Permanent | Days | Mobile Role

East and West Sussex

Are you an experienced

HGV Technician or

Mobile Engineer who enjoys working independently, solving problems on the road, and keeping essential municipal vehicles moving? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation maintaining a modern fleet of

refuse trucks, sweepers, gully vehicles, hookâ€‘loaders, gritters and specialist municipal equipment.

We’re looking for a confident, capable technician with strong diagnostics skills and a solid background in commercial vehicles or heavy plant.

The Role

• Mobile servicing, repairs and diagnostics on municipal HGVs and specialist fleet vehicles

• Attending breakdowns, roadside faults and onâ€‘site repairs

• Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections and MOT prep

• Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical fault finding

• Ensuring all work meets DVSA and manufacturer standards

• Providing excellent customer service to depot teams and fleet managers

• Chassis and fabrication work

• Hydraulics and pneumatics

• Improvement of vehicle standards

• Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections

What We’re Looking For

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Experience as an

HGV Technician,

Commercial Vehicle Technician,

Mobile HGV Engineer,

Plant Fitter, or

Field Service Engineer

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Strong diagnostics and faultâ€‘finding ability

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Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and municipal equipment

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Full UK driving licence (HGV Class 1/2 beneficial but not essential)

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LOLER, tailâ€‘lift or refuseâ€‘vehicle experience is a bonus

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Exâ€‘forces (REME / military vehicle techs) strongly encouraged to apply

What You’ll Receive

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Competitive salary + overtime

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Company van + fuel card

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Tools, training and ongoing development

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Stable, longâ€‘term role within a growing municipal fleet operation

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Supportive team, modern equipment and varied daily work

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t a repetitive workshop job — it’s a mobile role where you’ll use your technical ability, independence and problemâ€‘solving skills every day. You’ll be working on essential municipal vehicles that keep communities running, with strong job security and excellent longâ€‘term prospects.

Kautec Recruitment is a fast growing automotive people business that recruits the right way.

HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop.

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