Job Overview
As our industry evolves, we continue to invest in our mobile‑based maintenance solutions ensuring we are well positioned to support customers who require onsite support for their vehicles and trailers. Salary starting from £45,630. Are you a qualified Trailer Technician or HGV Technician based in the North‑West? We’d love to hear from you.
Our hard‑working and highly skilled team of over 140 mobile technicians are the key to the success of our maintenance solution.
Responsibilities
- Supporting customers at their sites by maintaining and repairing fleets of trailers, trucks & LCVs in accordance with current legislation.
- Fault‑finding and diagnostics.
- Completing inspections on engines and electrical components and rectifying problems within specific timeframes.
- Carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance on both new and used trucks & trailers.
- Working on large double‑deck trailers. We know how important it is to have the right tools. Our diagnostic and tooling equipment on board our 140+ mobile service fleet is industry‑leading. We are proud to offer the best equipped vans in the marketplace and provide all our technicians with Milwaukee Audi Volt Battery powered tooling, training including Irtec certification, double‑deck certification, as well as H&S and new product training.
Working Hours & Overtime
We operate 24/7 at many of our customers’ sites, meaning overtime opportunities are available. Many sites may require occasional weekend overtime; specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
We reward our Mobile Technicians for supporting customers by offering payment uplift:
- 1.5× base rate for any weekday work over contracted hours & on Saturdays
- 2× base rate on Sundays and bank holidays (plus a day in lieu for working a bank holiday)
Why Zenith
- Autonomy
- Clean, warm & safe working condition
- Quality focus – right first‑time approach
- Increase earnings with overtime opportunity
- Above all we care!
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and experience of servicing and maintaining HGVs and other commercial vehicles and the ability to perform repairs on various types and brands of vehicle
- Experience in carrying out diagnostic repairs and fault finding
- Full valid driving licence
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A real commitment to delivering first‑class service and a sense of pride in your work
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary starting at £17.55 per hour increasing with Irtec & double‑deck certification
- 20 days annual leave (increases with length of service)
- Birthday leave
- Buy up to 5 days additional leave
- Referral bonuses – you can earn £1,000 every time you refer (and we appoint) someone you know!
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Death in service (lump sum payment 4× salary)Critical illness cover
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a 24‑hour helpline to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
- Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
- Tech scheme
- Retail discounts