HGV Trailer Technician

Newgen Commercials Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 48,216,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Canteen

Health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

Newgen Commercials Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Trailer Technician to join our team. You will diagnose faults confidently, inspect, service and repair trailers, and ensure every job is completed to a high standard. The role requires hands-on capability and the ability to work independently or with colleagues.

The position is full-time, on-site in the United Kingdom, with daytime hours and overtime opportunities. IRTEC accreditation is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous HGV trailer technician experience is essential.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills required.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle and trailer maintenance standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Reliable, organised and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, servicing and maintaining trailers.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and air system faults.
• Carrying out brake repairs and adjustments.
• Diagnosing ABS/EBS faults.
• Maintaining suspension, axles, hubs and running gear.
• Repairing curtains, doors, bodywork and other trailer components.
• Preparing trailers to a high roadworthy standard.
• Completing inspection sheets and job paperwork accurately.
• Identifying defects and reporting any additional work required.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

UK driving licence

Maintenance standards

IRTEC accreditation

Job description

Newgen Commercials Ltd is looking for an experienced HGV Trailer Technician to join our team. If you're a hands-on technician who can work independently, diagnose faults confidently and take pride in doing the job properly, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting, servicing and maintaining trailers
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and air system faults
• Carrying out brake repairs and adjustments
• Diagnosing ABS/EBS faults
• Maintaining suspension, axles, hubs and running gear
• Repairing curtains, doors, bodywork and other trailer components
• Preparing trailers to a high roadworthy standard
• Completing inspection sheets and job paperwork accurately
• Identifying defects and reporting any additional work required
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

What We’re Looking For

• Previous HGV trailer technician experience (essential)
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle and trailer maintenance standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable, organised and professional approach
• IRTEC accreditation (advantageous, but not essential)

What We Offer

• £18.00 per hour
• Monday-Friday daytime working
• Full-time permanent position
• Overtime opportunities where available
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Canteen
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Stable employment with a growing commercial vehicle business