HGV Trailer Mechanic

TIP GROUP; Nelson; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500

Employee referral bonus £1,000

Private healthcare for you & loved one

Pension scheme with Aviva

Income protection

Job summary

TIP Trailer Services Norway ANS is seeking an experienced HGV Trailer Mechanic in Nelson. You will inspect, service and repair a range of HGV trailers, perform routine maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and ensure all work complies with safety and DVSA standards.

You will document work and help keep the fleet roadworthy. The role requires hands-on experience as a trailer/HGV mechanic, a safety-first approach, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proactive, safety-first mindset and pride in a job done properly.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, servicing, PMI checks on HGV trailers.
• Diagnose and repair faults across braking, suspension, electrical, and body systems.
• Ensure work meets DVSA compliance standards.
• Record work to keep fleet history accurate.
• Collaborate with the team to keep vehicles moving.

Skills

Experience as trailer/HGV mechanic

Heavy vehicle experience

Safety-first mindset

Education

Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification

Job description

HGV Trailer Mechanic - Nelson, Pendle
Full time: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm
Salary: £40,000 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 Nelsonworkshop 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:

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 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.)