HGV Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive transport solutions company in the Southampton area is searching for an HGV Trailer Technician. Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers. Candidates should possess experience with heavy vehicles and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £44,000 per year, private healthcare, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Experience working with semi-trailers or heavy vehicles is essential.
• Industry qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQs are required.
• IRTEC accreditation is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers.
• Complete job sheets and documentation accurately.
• Liaise with the Service and Parts Departments.

Skills

Experience with semi-trailers or heavy vehicles

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

EBS diagnostics experience

Welding certification

Education

Industry qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQs)

IRTEC accreditation

Tools

Diagnostics tools (Knorr Bremse, Haldex, WABCO)

Axle manufacturers (BPW, SAF, JOST)

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a HGV Trailer Technician on behalf of our client, an automotive transport solutions company based in the Southampton area.

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

Requirements

• Experience working with semi-trailers or heavy vehicles
• Industry qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQs)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
• IRTEC accreditation (desirable but not essential)
• EBS diagnostics experience (Knorr Bremse, Haldex, WABCO)
• Welding certification
• Experience with axle manufacturers (BPW, SAF, JOST)
• Tail lift & double-deck maintenance experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £44,000 per year
• Day Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30-5 (some flexibility)
• 23+ days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell extra days)
• Private healthcare for you and the option to add family members
• Company pension scheme and life assurance (3x salary)
• Ongoing training & development, including IRTEC, BPW & SAF axle/brake training

How to apply

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this HGV Trailer Technician job please send your CV to the listed contact indicating the job reference number.