Mobile HGV Technician – Southwest in Swindon)

Company: Kemp Recruitment Limited
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

Job Title

Mobile HGV Technician – Mobile HGV Mechanic – Mobile HGV Fitter – Mobile HGV Engineer

Shift

Monday – Friday (day shift)

Location

Southwest (Swindon, Bristol, Bath or Gloucester). Will also cover other regions across the UK, requiring overnight stays.

Salary

£45,000 – £52,500 per annum (based on qualifications) + Van, fuel card, mobile phone, paid door-to-door, £30 per night away, overtime paid at 1.5×. OTE around £60,000.

Benefits

  • Van, fuel card, mobile phone, paid door-to-door
  • Additional £30 per overnight stay
  • 24/7 on call payment, company sick pay scheme
  • Pension: 6% employer, 5% employee; death in service 3× annual salary
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory

Starting Salary Details

Non‑IRTEC qualified: £18 per hour (£44,928 per annum) – increases to £18.90 (£47,174.40) after probation

IRTEC qualified: £18.90 per hour (£47,174.40) – increases to £21 (£52,416) after probation

Duties

  • Perform routine servicing, inspections and repairs on a variety of commercial vehicles.
  • Conduct visual and operational checks to locate worn, dirty or maladjusted parts.
  • Carry out technical inspections using manuals and diagnostic techniques to locate and correct defective components.
  • Undertake thorough inspections of accident‑damaged vehicles and produce accurate repair reports.
  • Work on customer sites with or without workshop facilities.
  • Participate in on‑call duties approximately 1 in 6‑7 weeks.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Qualifications in heavies (City & Guilds, NVQ, or IRTEC) – preferred; time served considered.
  • Previous experience working on a range of heavy goods vehicles – essential.
  • Prior experience as a mobile HGV technician or similar – beneficial.
  • Experience with GSE – an advantage.
  • Full UK valid driving licence (mobile role, paid door‑to‑door).
  • Based in the Southwest; must be prepared to work away across the UK during the week.

Training

Industry‑leading product training from day one, including 2 weeks in an office environment and 1 week shadowing with an experienced technician.

Additional

The client will provide IRTEC training once the probation period is passed.

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Posted: May 25th, 2026