Technical Engineer (Regional Based)

Technical Engineer (Regional Based)

Location : Regional (UK-based). Homebased with occasional client & dealership visits.
Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Car Allowance and Benefits. Benefits : 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistance programme.

DEKRA Automotive is a talented team of people that bring out the best in a business.

Part of an international organisation, we are a key service provider to DAF Trucks UK and now have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Engineer to join us.

Join the DAF Trucks team as a Technical Engineer, where your skills will help drive service excellence, ensure vehicle uptime, and contribute to continuous product improvement across our market-leading range of commercial vehicles.

About the Role

As a Technical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting our dealer network and customers by diagnosing complex technical issues, delivering first-time fixes, and implementing engineering improvements. You’ll work both remotely and in the field, liaising with factories, dealers, and customers to ensure technical support is delivered efficiently and in line with DAF Trucks high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical helpdesk support, resolving product issues.
• Diagnose and resolve engineering problems using the DAF Trucks Diagnostic Methodology and “first-time fix” approach.
• Support Sales Engineers in new vehicle setups and specification checks.
• Conduct field visits and investigations to improve customer satisfaction and reduce vehicle downtime.
• Support Dealer Diagnostic Technicians in the field.
• Produce timely and accurate technical documentation and visit reports.
• Act as a liaison with DAF Trucks factory on engineering matters and support new product rollouts.
• Advise dealers and bodybuilders/customers on vehicle conversions and options.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in heavy vehicle engineering.
• BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent in Motor Vehicle, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Indentured apprenticeship.
• Valid UK driving licence, including HGV.
• Driver CPC.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and diagnostics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Team player with a customer-centric approach.

Desirable:

• Robust IT knowledge and skills.
• Familiarity with DAF Trucks products and services.

Competencies

You will be expected to demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

• Initiative and independence
• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Customer orientation and service excellence
• Communicating and co-operating effectively across all levels
• Quality orientation and continuous improvement mindset

Ready to Apply

If you’re a committed technical professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Click apply today.

No agencies please.