HGV Trailer Mechanic

TIP Group; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Welcome Bonus

£1,000 referral bonus

Private Healthcare for You & Loved Ons

Pension Scheme with Aviva

Income Protection

Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base)

Ability to buy up to 4 additional days

Awards & Recognition

Job summary

TIP Group in Southampton is seeking an experienced HGV Trailer Mechanic to join our Marchwood workshop. You will inspect, service and repair a range of HGV trailers, carrying out routine maintenance and safety inspections to keep trailers roadworthy.

The role requires diagnosing faults across braking, suspension, electrical and bodywork systems, recording work accurately, and working closely with the wider team. Salary is £41,000–£43,000 with overtime at 1.5x.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trailer mechanic or similar heavy vehicle role.
• Desirable IRTEC certification or working towards it.
• Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair HGV trailers.
• Diagnose and fix faults across braking, suspension, electrical and bodywork.
• Record work and keep fleet history up to date.
• Ensure work complies with DVSA standards.
• Collaborate with team to keep vehicles moving.

Skills

Trailer mechanics

Diagnostics

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Education

IRTEC certification (desirable)

Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification

Time-served experience

Job description

HGV Trailer Mechanic - Marchwood, Southampton

Full time: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm

Salary: £41,000 - £43,000 per annum, with overtime paid at 1.5x

About Us

We're TIP Group - we've kept trailers, tankers, and fleets moving safely since 1968, and we're a certified Great Place to Work®. Our Southampton 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 Role

As 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 trailers
• Diagnosing and repairing faults across braking, suspension, electrical, and bodywork systems
• Keeping maintenance and repair work to DVSA compliance standards
• Recording work accurately so the fleet's history stays on top of things
• Working closely with the wider team to keep vehicles moving

What you'll bring:

• Experience as a trailer mechanic, HGV mechanic, fitter, or in a similar heavy vehicle role
• IRTEC certification desirable (or working towards)
• Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification, or equivalent time-served experience
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and pride in a job done properly

Benefits include:

• £500 Welcome Bonus and £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones, and 50% cost covered for your HGV medical
• Annual contribution towards your well-being
• Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Income Protection available in case of long-term sickness or disability
• Life 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.)

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