HGV Trailer Mechanic Technical Operations · UK TAG Stoke Workshop

TIP Trailer Services Norway ANS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TIP Group in Stoke-on-Trent is hiring an HGV Trailer Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair trailers, keeping fleets road-ready and compliant. You'll work in a supportive team with hands-on training and the right tools, adhering to DVSA/VOSA standards.

Ideally you bring trailer/HGV experience, with IRTEC certification desirable and Heavy Vehicle Level 3 or time-served equivalent. A proactive safety-first approach and pride in quality workmanship are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trailer/HGV mechanic or in a similar heavy vehicle role.
• IRTEC certification desirable (or working towards)
• Heavy vehicle level 3 qualification or time-served equivalent
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and pride in quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Routine inspections, servicing, and PMI checks on HGV trailers
• Diagnosing and repairing faults across braking, suspension, electrical, and bodywork systems
• Ensuring maintenance and repairs meet DVSA/VOSA compliance standards
• Recording work accurately for fleet history
• Collaborating with the team to keep vehicles moving

Skills

Trailer mechanic

HGV mechanic

Fitter

Heavy vehicle engineer

Education

Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification

Job description

HGV Trailer Mechanic - Stoke, Staffordshire
Full-time, 40 hours/week – Mon to Fri - 07.30am - 16:00pm

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 Stoke 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

You'll be carrying out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on HGV trailers, keeping our customers' fleets road-ready and safe. We work as a close-knit team, hands-on, supportive, and quick to back each other up when something needs fixing.

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/VOSA 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 We're Looking For

We hire mechanical experience over box-ticking — trailer mechanics, HGV technicians, diesel mechanics, fitters, and plant or heavy vehicle engineers are all a great fit.

• 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

Location

Based at our TIP Stoke workshop. Staffordshire