HGV Trailer Mechanic

Full time: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–4:30pmOvertime: x1.5 Potential earnings £55,000About usWe're TIP Group - we've kept trailers, tankers, and fleets moving safely since 1968, and we're a certified Great Place to Work®. Our Grays workshop team is growing, and we're looking for a skilled HGV Trailer Mechanic / Trailer Technician to join us. We invest in our people, back our technicians with proper tools and training, and genuinely care about the team we build. IT’S HOW WE ROLL.The RoleAs an HGV Trailer Mechanic you’ll inspect, service, maintain and repair a range of HGV trailers. This will include carrying out routine maintenance and safety inspections, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, completing repairs and replacing or adjusting components as required. You’ll also record work completed and ensure trailers are returned to a safe and roadworthy condition.What you'll be doing:Routine inspections, servicing, and PMI checks on HGV trailersDiagnosing and repairing faults across braking, suspension, electrical, and bodywork systemsKeeping maintenance and repair work to DVSA compliance standardsRecording work accurately so the fleet's history stays on top of thingsWorking closely with the wider team to keep vehicles movingWhat you'll bring:If the following sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.Experience as a trailer mechanic, HGV mechanic, fitter, or in a similar heavy vehicle roleIRTEC certification desirable (or working towards)Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification, or equivalent time-served experienceA proactive, safety-first mindset and pride in a job done properlyBenefits include:£500 Welcome Bonus and £1,000 employee referral bonusPrivate Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones, and 50% cost covered for your HGV medicalAnnual contribution towards your well-beingPension Scheme with AvivaIncome Protection available in case of long-term sickness or disabilityLife Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)👉 To find out more about TIP Group, visit our career site!We’ve Successfully Hired from These Backgrounds: HGV Technicians, Plant Technicians, Army Engineers, Mechanical Fitters, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance Engineers, Heavy Equipment Fitters, Diesel Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Technicians, Plant Engineers, and Equipment Repair Technicians.