Field Based HGV Mechanic

Dunwall Associates
Cambridge
6 days ago
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Field Based HGV Mechanic

Location: We are interested in candidates from Glasgow

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Salary: Up to £40,000 base + optional overtime
Contract: Full-time | Permanent | Mobile

If you're an experienced HGV Mechanic who enjoys working independently, solving problems on-site, and dealing with a wide variety of heavy vehicles and equipment, this role offers the freedom and technical challenge you're used to.

We are a leading materials-handling specialist in Scotland, supplying and supporting premium brands including Mitsubishi, Aislemaster, Combilift, Baumann Sideloaders and Kalmar heavy trucks.

With one of the largest independent rental fleets in Scotland, we provide fast, reliable engineering support to customers who rely on well-maintained equipment to keep their operations moving.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a skilled HGV-background engineer to join our mobile team, supporting customers across Glasgow.

What the Role Involves

Working as part of our field service engineering team, you will:

  • Diagnose, service and repair a range of heavy equipment including forklifts, trucks and specialist materials-handling machinery
  • Attend customer sites across Glasgow, managing your own workload and daily schedule
  • Work closely with local engineers and our wider technical support teams
  • Maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism
  • Contribute to a stable, growing business where your experience is valued

This role offers day-to-day variety, independence, and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with customers.

What We're Looking For

You'll be well suited to this role if you have experience as an:

  • HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician
  • Bus / Truck Mechanic
  • Plant Engineer
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Forklift or Heavy Equipment Engineer

We're looking for someone with:

  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
  • Good all-round heavy mechanical knowledge (engines, hydraulics, transmissions, braking systems, electrics, etc.)
  • A customer-focused attitude
  • A full UK driving licence

If you've worked on heavy vehicles or machinery and enjoy mobile, hands-on work, we'd like to hear from you.

What's on Offer

  • Up to £40,000 base salary
  • Optional overtime
  • Long-term career development within a stable and expanding business
  • Ongoing training and support
  • The chance to work with modern equipment and leading industry brands

How to Apply

If you're an experienced HGV Mechanic or heavy-vehicle engineer looking for a mobile role with variety, independence and long-term prospects, we'd welcome your application. xrnqpay

Apply today!

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