Join a world-renowned multinational and take your HGV career on the road.
Work with specialist vehicles, earn up to £44,000, and enjoy real autonomy in a mobile role.
Excellent overtime, strong benefits, and long-term progression with a market leader.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mobile HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, PSV Technician, or Plant Fitter looking for a stable, well-paid role with a respected global business.

Role Details

• Job Title: Mobile HGV Technician


• Location: Basildon and Surrounding areas


• Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum (paid door to door)


• Hours: Between 8:30am - 6:30pm, Monday to Friday


• Overtime: x1.5

The Role
As a Mobile HGV Technician, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of specialist HGVs, both on customer sites and at depot level.

This is a customer-facing position where professionalism, technical expertise, and pride in your work are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic analysis, repairs, and preventative maintenance


• Provide a high-quality, customer-facing technical support service


• Complete PDI inspections and planned maintenance activities


• Repair vehicles and equipment on-site or at depot in line with manufacturer and company standards


• Handover equipment to customers and demonstrate safe operation procedures


• Accurately complete all paperwork including job sheets, inspection reports, and calibrations


• Act as a professional ambassador for the business at all times


• Perform mechanical maintenance, testing, and repairs on:
  
  
  
  • Hydraulic systems
  
  
  • Pneumatic systems
  
  
  • Pumps, compressors, motors, and ancillary equipment
  
  
  
  


• Read and interpret schematic drawings

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in auto-electrical fault diagnosis and repair


• Confident using electronic diagnostic equipment


• Hands-on experience with HGVs or specialist vehicles


• Backgrounds considered:
  
  
  
  • Mobile HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic or workshop based
  
  
  • PSV Technician / Bus Mechanic
  
  
  • Heavy Plant Fitter
  
  
  
  


• Desirable - Experience working with Distribution Tractors, Ro-Ro Tractors and other specialist vehicles.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence


• Strong work ethic and positive attitude


• Willingness to learn and develop new skills


• City & Guilds Level 3 - Vehicle Mechanical & Electronic Systems (Maintenance & Repair) or equivalent (advantageous)

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £44,000 plus overtime


• Secure, full-time position with a market-leading company


• Supportive team environment with ongoing training


• Excellent benefits package including:
  
  
  
  • Company pension scheme
  
  
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  
  
  • Free or subsidised travel
  
  
  • Wellness programme
  
  
  • Ongoing training and clear career progression
  
  
  
  

For more information about the Mobile HGV Technician role, please contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment.