HGV Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36k+ dependent on experience

25 days leave + 8 bank holidays with B

Overtime time-and-a-half; Sundays paid

Private healthcare for you and family

Enhanced pension scheme

Group income protection

Training courses IRTEC, BPW, SAF axles

Career development

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an HGV Trailer Technician for our client in Hull. You will inspect, service and repair trailers, ensuring compliance and safety while diagnosing faults with EBS systems.

The role demands hands-on work in a fast-paced workshop, with ongoing training and opportunities for long-term career development in a leading logistics company.

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Practical experience as an HGV Trailer Technician in trailer or tail lift maintenance and repair.
• EBS diagnostics experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Welding certifications or experience with axle manufacturers are advantageous.
• Knowledge of double deck/lifting deck trailer maintenance is a plus.
• A full UK driving licence, ideally Class 1, is highly desirable but not essential.
• Strong team player with attention to detail, capable of producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated and target-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers, adhering to safety standards.
• Complete all compliance documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve faults using EBS systems like HALDEX, WABCO, KNORR BREMSE.
• Maintain impeccable health and safety standards within the workshop environment.
• Participate in regular training and development programmes to enhance technical expertise.
• Provide excellent customer service whilst working within tight deadlines.
• Follow company policies and uphold core values consistently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

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

Tools

EBS diagnostics

HALDEX

WABCO

Job description

HGV Trailer Technician Required, in Hull

Our client, one of Europe's leading transportation and logistics solutions providers, is seeking a skilled HGV Trailer Technician to join their team in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Heavy Vehicle Technicians who are committed to delivering high standards of service and safety.

Benefits of this HGV Trailer Technician role:

• Starting annual salary of approximately £36,000, dependent on experience
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with options to purchase up to 4 additional days, increasing holiday entitlement to 37 days.
• Overtime paid at time and a half; double pay on Sundays
• Private healthcare coverage for you and your immediate family
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme
• Group income protection insurance
• Seasonal rewards and employee recognition programmes
• Ongoing industry-specific training including IRTEC, BPW, and SAF axle/brake courses
• Long-term career development with a leading logistics company

Duties:

• Conduct detailed inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers, adhering to safety standards
• Complete all compliance documentation accurately and efficiently
• Diagnose and resolve faults using Electronic Braking Systems (EBS) such as HALDEX, WABCO, and KNORR BREMSE
• Maintain impeccable health and safety standards within the workshop environment
• Participate in regular training and development programmes to enhance technical expertise
• Provide excellent customer service whilst working within tight deadlines
• Follow company policies and uphold core values consistently

Requirements for this HGV Trailer Technician position:

• NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
• Practical experience as an HGV Trailer Technician in trailer or tail lift maintenance and repair
• EBS diagnostics experience is desirable, but not essential
• Welding certifications or experience with axle manufacturers are advantageous
• Knowledge of double deck/lifting deck trailer maintenance is a plus
• A full UK driving licence, ideally Class 1, is highly desirable but not essential
• Strong team player with attention to detail, capable of producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated and target-oriented attitude