Job Description:

Digital / Field Service Engineer – Automotive

Location: Datchet area
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid / Field-Based

DK Recruitment is currently working with a leading organisation within the automotive industry to recruit an experienced Digital / Field Service Engineer to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity combining digital technology and hands-on field service activities, with an approximate 50/50 split between the two.

The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of digital fleet solutions, alongside providing technical support, conducting audits and monitoring tyre and vehicle performance across the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and continuous improvement of digital fleet solutions.

• Install, configure and maintain digital platforms and connected fleet technologies.

• Provide technical support and training to customers, end users and service providers.

• Monitor tyre performance, mileage, fuel efficiency and warranty investigations.

• Carry out dealer, fleet and technical service audits.

• Identify operational improvements and ensure compliance with company standards.

• Work closely with internal teams, technical departments and external stakeholders.

• Support the introduction of new technologies, system updates and digital solutions.

• Analyse technical data and produce reports to support business decisions.

• Build strong relationships with fleet operators, OEMs, telematics providers and customers.

• Ensure all work meets health and safety, quality and risk management requirements.

About You – Requirements

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years' experience within an automotive engineering environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of passenger and commercial vehicle systems.

• Excellent knowledge of passenger and commercial tyre technologies.

• Experience with fleet telematics, digital platforms and connected vehicle solutions.

• Confident using data analytics, data visualisation and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to interpret complex data and present technical findings.

• Strong customer service, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Previous leadership or management experience would be advantageous.

• Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills.

• A proactive problem-solver with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Additional Information

• The role involves regular travel across the UK and Ireland.

• Some evening, weekend and out-of-hours work may be required.

Interested?

If you have an automotive engineering background and experience with digital fleet technology, telematics or tyre performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Aimee at DK Recruitment to discuss the opportunity further.