HGV Trailer Mechanic Technical Operations · Southampton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Referral bonus

Private healthcare

HGV medical coverage

Pension scheme

Income protection

Life assurance

Extra holidays

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 trailers, perform PMI checks, and ensure roadworthiness.

The role involves diagnosing faults in braking, suspension, electrical and bodywork systems, recording work accurately, and adhering to DVSA standards. IRTEC certification is desirable, Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification or time-served experience preferred, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trailer or HGV mechanic, fitter or 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

• Routine inspections, servicing, and PMI checks on HGV trailers.
• Diagnose and repair faults across braking, suspension, electrical, and bodywork systems.
• Maintain DVSA compliance standards in maintenance work.
• Record work accurately to keep fleet history up to date.
• Collaborate with the wider team to keep vehicles moving.

Skills

Trailer maintenance

HGV mechanics

Safety conscious

Record keeping

Education

Heavy Vehicle Level 3

Tools

IRTEC certification

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:

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.)

To find out more about TIP Group, visit our career site!

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