via reed · 28 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Field Service Engineer

Kautec Recruitment Ltd
Purfleet Full-time GBP 47,000 – 50,000
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Field Service Engineer - Bespoke Equipment

Are you ready to go on the road and take your technical skills to a dedicated network of customer sites?

If so, then this could be the role for you?

We are looking for a self motivated and independent Vehicle Engineer who can travel to our clients various workshops in a designated area providing:

Your day starts when you start your vehicle!

Day shifts – no lates

Are you ready to go on the road and take your technical skills to a dedicated network of customer sites?

If so, then this could be the role for you?

In this role, no 2 days will ever be the same and the products that you work on will be diverse. HGV’s, Ground Support GSE, RORO (Roll on Roll Off), Fire and rescue, Tractors and Tugs plus other bespoke operating platforms.

We are looking for a self motivated and independent HGV Vehicle Engineer who can travel to our clients various workshops in a designated area providing:

  • Callouts

  • Preventative Maintenance

  • Emergency Breakdowns

  • Pre-arranged servicing at rural sites

  • MOT Preparation

  • Engine work and diagnostic investigations

  • Correction of running defects

  • Chassis and fabrication work

  • Hydraulics and pneumatics

  • Improvement of vehicle standards

  • Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections

Your industry is moving faster with every day that passes. Electric & Hydrogen Vehicles are now part of the present and you will be trained on the newest products and repair techniques when required.

A Class 2 Licence would be beneficial.

You will need to be a fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician or have been accredited via an authorised Apprenticeship.

Benefits – you will start with 24 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) per annum, you will also be enrolled in the pension scheme and qualify for the private healthcare scheme.

If this role isn’t for you but you are looking for a move, then please get in touch.

Kautec Recruitment is a fast growing automotive people business that recruits the right way.

HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop.

A problem solver with a can-do mindset

Abiding by health and safety rules

You will be travelling within an area of North London and Essex

We require an excellent understanding of vehicle technology, and be capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion

The personal qualities that my client are looking for are simple, these are the ethos of an exemplary team member that can represent the company in the best way possible;

Reliable and punctual

Enthusiastic, proactive and an innovative thinker

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