HGV Trailer Technician

Auto Skills UK; Bedworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 employee referral bonus

Private healthcare

Annual wellbeing allowance

Pension scheme

Income protection and life assurance

Option to purchase up to 4 additional

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is recruiting an experienced HGV Trailer Mechanic to join our established workshop in the Nuneaton area. The role involves servicing, maintaining and inspecting HGV trailers, diagnosing faults and ensuring DVSA compliance.

Salary is £44,000 per annum with overtime at 1.5x, with potential earnings of £55,000 including overtime. We offer a competitive package including a salary review, private healthcare, pension and wellbeing allowance, plus the option to purchase extra annual

Qualifications

• Experience as an HGV Trailer Mechanic or similar heavy vehicle role.
• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle qualification or equivalent time-served experience.
• IRTEC certification desirable or working towards.
• Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills.
• A safety-conscious and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and inspections on HGV trailers.
• Diagnose and repair braking, suspension, electrical and bodywork faults.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs).
• Ensure all repairs meet DVSA compliance and safety standards.
• Record completed work accurately.
• Ensure trailers are safe and roadworthy.

Skills

HGV trailer mechanic experience

Fault-finding skills

Safety-conscious

Education

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle qualification or equivalent

Job description

HGV Trailer Mechanic

Nuneaton Area | £44,000 Basic | OTE £55,000

We are recruiting for an experienced HGV Trailer Mechanic to join an established commercial vehicle workshop.

Salary - £44,000 per annum + Overtime at 1.5x

Potential earnings of £55,000 per annum, including overtime.

Working Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 07:00-17:00.
• Friday: 07:00-16:30.

The HGV Trailer Mechanic Role

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and inspections on HGV trailers.
• Diagnose and repair braking, suspension, electrical and bodywork faults.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs).
• Ensure all repairs meet DVSA compliance and safety standards.
• Record completed work accurately.
• Ensure trailers are safe and roadworthy.

Requirements

• Experience as an HGV Trailer Mechanic, Trailer Technician or similar heavy vehicle role.
• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle qualification or equivalent time-served experience.
• IRTEC certification desirable or working towards.
• Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills.
• A safety-conscious and proactive approach to work.

Benefits

• £1,000 employee referral bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual wellbeing allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Income protection and life assurance.
• Option to purchase up to 4 additional days of annual leave.
• Employee recognition rewards.