Mobile Field Service Engineer. Refuse Vehicles & EVs

Location: Field-based. M4 Corridor and West London
Salary: £52,000 to £80,000 per year, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

A specialist engineering company is looking for an experienced Mobile Field Service Engineer to service, diagnose and repair refuse collection vehicles, bin lifters and electric vehicle systems.

Working independently at customer depots and roadside locations, you will help maximise vehicle uptime while ensuring all repairs meet safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, inspect and maintain refuse collection vehicles and bin lifters

• Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical faults

• Repair and replace pumps, valves, rams, wiring looms, sensors and control systems

• Support fault-finding on EV refuse vehicles and 12/24V auxiliary systems

• Attend breakdowns and emergency call-outs

• Complete LOLER-related inspections and identify safety-critical defects

• Use OEM diagnostic equipment, wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics

• Complete digital job cards, service reports and parts records

• Liaise professionally with customers, depot managers and drivers

Requirements

• Experience working on refuse vehicles, HGV bodies, bin lifters or heavy plant

• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

• Previous mobile field service experience

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive or HGV Engineering

• Full UK driving licence

• Confident using digital systems and diagnostic equipment

Experience with LOLER inspections, EV or high-voltage systems, HGV maintenance or CODESYS diagnostics would be advantageous.

Package

• Salary of £52,000 to £80,000, depending on experience

• Overtime and call-out payments

• Fully equipped service van, tools and diagnostic equipment

• Manufacturer and EV training

• Pension scheme

• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

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