Mobile Vehicle Technician / Mobile Mechanic – Maidstone | £50,000-£55,000+ OTE, Paid Door-to-Door & Company Van

Earn £41,000-£45,000 basic, with overtime, bonus opportunities, paid door-to-door travel and on-call payments. If you’re an experienced Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking for a varied mobile role with excellent earning potential, this could be your next move.

We’re recruiting a Mobile Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair utility vans and specialist vehicle equipment across Maidstone and the surrounding areas. You’ll benefit from a fully equipped company van, technical support and opportunities to develop your skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Why apply for this Mobile Mechanic role?

• £41,000-£45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• £50,000-£55,000+ estimated OTE, including bonus, overtime and potential on-call earnings
• Monthly company bonus of up to £500, depending on performance against targets
• Overtime opportunities with enhanced overtime rates
• Paid door-to-door travel time, from when you leave home
• £200 per week when on the on-call rota, plus enhanced overtime and call-out payments
• Company van, no more than four years old, equipped with tools, diagnostics and parts
• Company fuel card for business use
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Two fully paid staff events each year, including a summer BBQ and Christmas party
• Monthly staff recognition vouchers and awards
• £2,000 employee referral reward for engineering positions
• Training and progression opportunities into senior technician and supervisory roles

Key Responsibilities:

As a Mobile Vehicle Technician, you’ll travel directly to customer sites across Maidstone and the surrounding areas, carrying out planned maintenance, inspections and repairs.

• Service, inspect and repair vans and light commercial vehicles
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Maintain PTO systems, hydraulic power packs, tail lifts, cranes and winches
• Carry out vehicle safety checks and compliance inspections
• Attend breakdowns and complete urgent repairs where required
• Complete job reports, photographs, hours and parts records using a tablet
• Liaise with service controllers to arrange follow-on repairs and keep jobs moving
• Work towards carrying out LOLER thorough examinations on tail lifts, with training provided where required

What we’re looking for:

We’re keen to hear from experienced vehicle maintenance professionals who enjoy working independently and take pride in delivering quality repairs.

• Level 2 or Level 3 vehicle maintenance qualification, such as IMI or City & Guilds, or equivalent experience
• Experience as a Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Mobile Mechanic or Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Own hand tools; specialist tools and diagnostic equipment are provided
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident diagnosing faults and working independently at customer sites
• A practical, organised approach to problem-solving and job reporting

Experience with PTO systems, tail lifts, hydraulics or vehicle-mounted equipment would be advantageous. Training is available for strong vehicle technicians looking to develop their skills, so experience in every specialist area is not essential.

Previous mobile mechanic, roadside technician or commercial vehicle maintenance experience would also be beneficial.

Hours and working pattern

• Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
• Typical first appointments between 7am and 8am
• Paid door-to-door, so your paid working time starts when you leave home
• On-call rota depending on the area covered, with additional payments

Ready for your next move?

If you’re looking for a Mobile Vehicle Technician or Mobile Mechanic role in Maidstone offering a competitive basic salary, £50,000-£55,000+ estimated OTE, paid travel time and a company van, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Job Number │ 49187 INDAUTO
Location │ Maidstone
Role │ Mobile Vehicle Technician

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.