HGV Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement; Barry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive logistics company in Barry seeks a skilled HGV Trailer Technician. The role offers a salary of up to £37,000 with Monday to Friday working hours and flexible options. Benefits include up to 37 days of holiday, private healthcare, and ongoing training. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and experience on trailers. This position promises excellent career prospects within a leading company.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Overtime paid at time and a half

Private healthcare

Enhanced workplace pension

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least an NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair.
• Practical experience on trailers or tail lifts.
• High-quality work output in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers.
• Completion of Job Sheets and Documentation.
• Liaising with the Service Department and Parts Department.

Skills

Practical experience on trailers

EBS diagnostics experience

Welding certifications

High-quality work output

Ability to work towards targets

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair

Job description

We are currently seeking a HGV Trailer Technician on behalf of our Client, an Automotive logistics solutions company based in the Barry area.

The successful HGV Trailer Technician can expect a salary of up to £37000 and working hours of Monday to Friday with some flexibility.

Benefits:

• Starting annual salary around £36-38,000 per annum pending experience.
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, giving you 33 days off. You can also buy up to 4 additional days, totalling an incredible 37 days of holiday per year!
• Boost your income with overtime paid at time and a half, and double pay on Sundays.
• Additional company benefits include private healthcare for you and your immediate family, an enhanced workplace pension, group income protection insurance, seasonal rewards/recognition, and a referral scheme for any colleagues/friends you know who might also be looking for work.
• Ongoing training & development, including IRTEC, BPW & SAF axle/brake training.
• Fantastic long-term career prospects with one of Europe's leading transportation/logistics solutions companies.
• Working hours ideally from 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on those work hours.

Duties:

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers.
• Completion of Job Sheets and Documentation.
• Liaising with the Service Department and Parts Department.
• Completion of MOT preparation.

Requirements:

• To be eligible, you will need to be qualified to at least an NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair.
• Some practical experience on trailers or tail lifts.
• Any EBS diagnostics experience, welding certifications, training or experience with axle manufacturers, or double deck/lifting deck maintenance experience would be highly desirable but is non-essential.
• A HGV Class 1 driving licence would also be highly desirable but is non-essential.
• You must be able to produce high-quality work in a busy environment and be motivated to work towards targets set for you and your team.