HGV Trailer Mechanic - DVSA-Ready Diagnostics

TIP Trailer Services Norway ANS; Coatbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Income protection

Life assurance

Additional holiday days

Awards & recognition

Job summary

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

This full-time role offers a 7:00am–5:00pm schedule Monday–Thursday and 7:00am–4:30pm on Fridays, with a £44,000 annual salary and overtime paid at 1.5x. A pro-active, safety-first mindset and relevant qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trailer/HGV mechanic or similar heavy vehicle role.
• IRTEC certification desirable or working towards.
• Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification or time-served experience.
• Safety-first mindset and pride in a job done properly.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

HGV mechanic

Trailer maintenance

Safety focus

Fitter experience

Education

IRTEC certification

Heavy Vehicle Level 3

Job description

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

This full-time role offers a 7:00am–5:00pm schedule Monday–Thursday and 7:00am–4:30pm on Fridays, with a £44,000 annual salary and overtime paid at 1.5x. A pro-active, safety-first mindset and relevant qualifications are preferred.