Job Description
Field Service Engineer - Cardiff - HGV / Automotive - £45k (£21.50 an hour)
Our client, the UK’s largest supplier of winter maintenance vehicles, is currently recruiting a Vehicle Field Service Engineer based in Cardiff with experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining commercial vehicles.
Role: Vehicle Field Service Engineer
Salary: Highly competitive, including bonus, overtime, standby allowance, and pension
Location: Cardiff (home-based with local travel)
Benefits: Fully equipped high-spec service van, paid standby, pension
Sponsorship: Not offered
The primary purpose of this position is to attend client sites to carry out essential repairs and/or maintenance on winter maintenance vehicles. Strong diagnostic skills, both mechanical and electrical, and the ability to deliver efficient on-site solutions are essential for this role.
During the off-season (summer), you will assist with fleet preparation, while call-out season runs from October to April, with flexible working hours required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Diagnose and repair winter maintenance vehicles, attending to breakdowns at the roadside or customer site
* Perform routine maintenance and scheduled servicing
* Fault-finding and performing repairs on various vehicle systems
* Complete required paperwork using a provided tablet
* Communicate effectively with customers on-site
* Maintain adherence to Health & Safety protocols and PPE requirements
Qualifications:
* HGV Class 2 Licence or equivalent (required)
* Previous experience working with Mercedes and DAF trucks (preferred)
Key Skills and Relevant Experience:
* 3+ years of experience in commercial vehicle breakdown/roadside repairs
* Strong diagnostic skills, both electrical and mechanical
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Adaptability to flexible working hours, especially during the winter season
If this role is of interest, please apply via LinkedIn or email dan.avila@everec.co.uk.