HGV Trailer Mechanic – Excellent Benefits & Overtime

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

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.