About this Role

Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer or Mobile Mechanic looking for a role with autonomy, variety, and real purpose? This Field Service Engineer role within Environmental Municipal Civil also suits mobile technicians, plant engineers, and HGV mechanics who enjoy working out in the field and being trusted to get the job done.

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of specialist municipal and civil assets, supporting customers who deliver essential services every day. From planned maintenance to reactive call outs, your work will keep communities moving, clean, and operational.

• Service, diagnose, and repair Dawsongroup EMC owned assets including road sweepers, tankers, grabs, RCVs, tippers, forklifts, and specialist vehicles
• Attend breakdowns and service calls efficiently to minimise downtime for customers
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults
• Complete PMI inspections and ensure accurate electronic job records via PDA
• Manage your own workload, time, and vehicle stock effectively

About You

You are practical, solutions focused, and comfortable working independently. Whether your background is municipal, plant, HGV, or industrial equipment, we are interested in transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

• Level 2 mechanical or engineering qualification or equivalent hands on experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Confidence diagnosing diesel engines and electrical faults
• Comfortable using diagnostic tools and technology
• Class 2 HGV licence is useful but not essential

If you do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply. Potential, attitude, and a desire to grow matter to us just as much as experience.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been operating for over 90 years as a business and for over 50 years in asset rental, now under the ownership of KKR. Our Environmental Municipal Civil division supports councils, utilities, and infrastructure providers with specialist vehicles and equipment that keep essential services running.

• Market leading asset rental and contract hire business
• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality
• Investment in people, training, and long term careers
• Values led culture built on integrity and collaboration

About Your Future

We offer more than a job, we offer stability, development, and progression in a business that values its people.

• Competitive salary, enhanced overtime, and a fully equipped service van
• Funded training and development to support your progression
• Internal career opportunities across the UK and internationally
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• 24 days standard leave allowance plus your Birthday, plus Bank Holidays, plus up to 10 days extra through time served and purchase schemes
• Long term incentives and seasonal gifts

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. xbpsjku We are committed to creating opportunities where people feel supported to apply, grow, and succeed.

If you are looking to take the next step with an asset rental business that genuinely values people, we would love to hear from you. Our people are our greatest asset, and your skills could be the next one we invest in.

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