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 ****** .