Terberg DTS

Mobile Service Engineer - Fire Division

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeGloucester, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A City & Guilds Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification or equivalent is required.
Significant experience diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles and specialist equipment is required.
Strong auto-electrical fault-finding experience using electronic diagnostic systems is required.
Experience working on HGVs, emergency service vehicles, specialist vehicles, plant equipment or similar is required.
Knowledge of modern vehicle diagnostic systems and repair techniques is required.
The role requires attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
The role requires the ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
A flexible approach and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines are required.
A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair fire vehicles, ground support equipment and other specialist vehicles at customer locations.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment and technical manuals.
Carry out vehicle inspections and identify worn, damaged or defective components.
Undertake accident damage assessments and produce detailed reports with repair recommendations.
Complete repairs safely and efficiently in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company Safe Systems of Work.
Work independently while maintaining safety, quality and customer service standards.
Complete service documentation, worksheets and reports accurately and on time.
Manage vehicle stock inventory and ensure parts are accounted for correctly.
Obtain customer sign-off and purchase orders upon completion of work where required.
Maintain company equipment, tools, diagnostic equipment, laptops and vehicles in a safe, secure and presentable condition.
Support apprentices through mentoring and on-the-job training.
Build working relationships with customers and colleagues across the business.
Participate in a planned out-of-hours call-out rota to provide customer support when required.
Travel and occasionally work away from home when business needs require.

Desired Qualifications

An HGV licence is desirable.

Reports to: Operations Manager - Gloucester Operations

Protecting Critical Response Vehicles Across the UK

Build. Repair. Diagnose. Respond.

Are you an experienced Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for a role where your work directly supports critical emergency response operations? At Terberg DTS, you'll work on a specialist fleet of Fire Vehicles, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and associated manufacturer products, ensuring they remain operational and ready when needed most.

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

Servicing, maintaining and repairing Fire Vehicles, GSE equipment and other specialist vehicles at customer locations.
Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment and technical manuals.
Carrying out vehicle inspections and identifying worn, damaged or defective components.
Undertaking accident damage assessments and producing detailed reports for repair recommendations.
Completing repairs safely, efficiently and in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company Safe Systems of Work.
Working independently while maintaining exceptional safety, quality and customer service standards.
Completing service documentation, worksheets and reports accurately and on time.
Managing vehicle stock inventory and ensuring parts are accounted for correctly.
Obtaining customer sign-off and purchase orders upon completion of work where required.
Maintaining company equipment, tools, diagnostic equipment, laptops and vehicles in a safe, secure and presentable condition.
Supporting apprentices through mentoring and on-the-job training.
Building strong working relationships with customers and colleagues across the business.
Participating in a planned out-of-hours call-out rota to provide customer support when required.
Travelling and occasionally working away from home when business needs require.

What You'll Bring

City & Guilds Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (or equivalent).
Significant experience diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles and specialist equipment.
Strong auto-electrical fault-finding experience using electronic diagnostic systems.
Experience working on HGVs, emergency service vehicles, specialist vehicles, plant equipment or similar.
Knowledge of modern vehicle diagnostic systems and repair techniques.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
A flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Full UK Driving Licence.HGV Licence (desirable).

Why Join Terberg DTS?

Invest in Your Future

Continuous technical training and development.
Opportunities to upskill and progress your career.
Access to apprenticeships and development programmes.
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.

About the Company

Terberg DTS

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