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, hook-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.

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• Mobile servicing, repairs and diagnostics on municipal HGVs and specialist fleet vehicles
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• Attending breakdowns, roadside faults and on-site repairs
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• Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections and MOT prep
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• Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical fault finding
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• Ensuring all work meets DVSA and manufacturer standards
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• Providing excellent customer service to depot teams and fleet managers
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• Chassis and fabrication work
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• Hydraulics and pneumatics
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• Improvement of vehicle standards
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• Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections
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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 fault-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, tail-lift or refuse-vehicle experience is a bonus

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  Ex-forces (REME / military vehicle techs) strongly encouraged to apply

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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, long-term role within a growing municipal fleet operation

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  Supportive team, modern equipment and varied daily work

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This isn't a repetitive workshop job — it's a mobile role where you'll use your technical ability, independence and problem-solving skills every day. You'll be working on essential municipal vehicles that keep communities running, with strong job security and excellent long-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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