Mobile HGV Technician
Job information
- Job reference: BH-73016
- Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
- Job type: Full Time
- Job sector: Plant Hire / Maintenance
- Salary: £44500 - £52000 per annum
- Published: July 29, 2026
Description
Mobile HGV Technician
Location: Multiple Locations Available
Salary: £44,500 Basic -£52,000 + Overtime
Hours: Monday – Friday | Day Shifts
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Mobile HGV Technician looking to work on specialist vehicles that go beyond standard HGV maintenance?
Kemp Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading heavy haulage and specialist transport company for an experienced Mobile HGV Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected business working on a fleet of HGVs, trailers and STGO (Special Types General Order) vehicles, carrying out maintenance and repairs both in the workshop and at customer sites.
What’s on Offer?
- £44,500 basic salary
- Excellent overtime opportunities
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Company service van and fuel card
- Paid travel
- Monday to Friday working
- Full-time, permanent position
- Manufacturer and specialist equipment training
- Company pension
- Genuine opportunities for progression
The Role
As a Mobile HGV Technician, you’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a fleet of specialist commercial vehicles and heavy haulage equipment.
Your duties will include:
- Routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
- Maintenance and repair of HGV tractor units and commercial vehicles
- Servicing and repairing a range of specialist trailers including low loaders, step frame trailers, extendable trailers and heavy haulage trailers
- Working on STGO vehicles used within abnormal load and specialist transport operations
- Carrying out roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs when required
- Performing LOLER and safety inspections where applicable
- Completing brake, suspension, steering and driveline repairs
- Using diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify faults efficiently
- Completing all service documentation and inspection records accurately
- Providing a professional service while representing the company at customer sites
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Mobile HGV Technician, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or Field Service Engineer
- Experience maintaining and repairing HGVs and commercial trailers
- Exposure to heavy haulage, abnormal load or STGO vehicles would be highly advantageous
- Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- Experience using diagnostic equipment
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair would be advantageous
- IRTEC accreditation would be beneficial but is not essential
- A full UK driving licence (HGV licence advantageous but not essential)
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Mobile HGV Technician looking to work on some of the UK’s most specialised heavy transport equipment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your latest CV or contact Jack at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323 for a confidential discussion.
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