
Posted 7 days ago
Mobile Service Engineer - Fire Division
AI Summary
Servicing, diagnosing, and repairing fire vehicles and ground support equipment at customer sites as an independent heavy vehicle technician, ensuring critical emergency response vehicles remain operational.
About this role
Reports to: Operations Manager - Gloucester Operations
Protecting Critical Response Vehicles Across the UK
Build. Repair. Diagnose. Respond.
As a Mobile Engineer Heavy Vehicle Technician – Fire Division, you'll work independently across customer sites, carrying out servicing, inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and accident damage assessments while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest safety standards.
No two days are the same, and every job plays a vital role in keeping essential equipment operational.
What You'll Be Doing
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Servicing, maintaining and repairing Fire Vehicles, GSE equipment and other specialist vehicles at customer locations.
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Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment and technical manuals.
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Carrying out vehicle inspections and identifying worn, damaged or defective components.
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Undertaking accident damage assessments and producing detailed reports for repair recommendations.
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Completing repairs safely, efficiently and in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company Safe Systems of Work.
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Working independently while maintaining exceptional safety, quality and customer service standards.
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Completing service documentation, worksheets and reports accurately and on time.
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Managing vehicle stock inventory and ensuring parts are accounted for correctly.
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Obtaining customer sign-off and purchase orders upon completion of work where required.
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Maintaining company equipment, tools, diagnostic equipment, laptops and vehicles in a safe, secure and presentable condition.
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Supporting apprentices through mentoring and on-the-job training.
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Building strong working relationships with customers and colleagues across the business.
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Participating in a planned out-of-hours call-out rota to provide customer support when required.
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Travelling and occasionally working away from home when business needs require.
What You'll Bring
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City & Guilds Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (or equivalent).
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Significant experience diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles and specialist equipment.
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Strong auto-electrical fault-finding experience using electronic diagnostic systems.
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Experience working on HGVs, emergency service vehicles, specialist vehicles, plant equipment or similar.
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Knowledge of modern vehicle diagnostic systems and repair techniques.
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High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
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Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
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Strong communication and customer service skills.
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A flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Full UK Driving Licence.HGV Licence (desirable).
Why Join Terberg DTS?
Invest in Your Future
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Continuous technical training and development.
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Opportunities to upskill and progress your career.
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Access to apprenticeships and development programmes.
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Exposure to specialist emergency response and aviation support equipment.
Great Benefits Package
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- 3x salary Death in Service benefit.
- Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan.
- 24/7 GP Anytime access.
- Discretionary Company Sick Pay.
Supporting Your Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational health support
- Health surveillance programmes
Extra Perks
- Retail discounts and rewards platform.
- Free independent mortgage advice.
- Dog-friendly office at our Elland site!
- Annual office Christmas events.
- Free food Fridays once a month.
- Company paid family days out during Summer!
Ready to Join a Team That Supports Frontline Services?
If you're a skilled technician who enjoys working independently, solving complex faults and maintaining specialist emergency response vehicles, Terberg DTS could be your next career move.
Apply today and become part of a team that helps keep critical emergency services moving.
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