HGV Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider in Nuneaton is seeking an experienced HGV Trailer Technician. The role involves servicing, inspecting, and repairing trailers, ensuring they meet safety standards. Offering a salary of up to £45,000 per year, the position includes benefits like private healthcare, ongoing training, and a £1,000 welcome bonus. Candidates should have industry qualifications, experience with heavy vehicles, and EBS diagnostics skills. Opportunity to work in a modern workshop environment is provided.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

23+ days holiday

Ongoing training

£1,000 welcome bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with semi-trailers or heavy vehicles.
• IRTEC accreditation is desired but not essential.
• Tail lift & double-deck maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers.
• Diagnose and repair EBS system faults.
• Complete all compliance documentation accurately.

Skills

EBS diagnostics experience

Welding certification

Experience with axle manufacturers

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Industry qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQs)

Tools

Knorr Bremse

Haldex

WABCO

Job description

HGV Trailer Technician

Location : Nuneaton

Salary : Up to £45,000 basic per year

Hours : Day Shift : Monday – Friday, 08 : 00 – 17 : 30

Benefits : Private healthcare, pension scheme, life assurance, 23+ days holiday, referral scheme, ongoing training

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HGV Trailer Technician to join a leading transport solutions provider in Nuneaton. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a highly skilled team in a modern workshop environment.

As a HGV Trailer Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, inspecting, and repairing trailers to ensure they meet safety and compliance standards. You will also diagnose and resolve issues using EBS systems (HALDEX, WABCO, KNORR BREMSE) and participate in industry training.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers.
• Diagnose and repair EBS system faults.
• Complete all compliance documentation accurately.
• Follow health & safety regulations.
• Attend industry training courses to enhance your technical skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary : Up to £45,000 per year.
• Flexible shifts : Choose between Day Shift (Monday – Friday) or 4 on 4 off.
• 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.
• £1,000 welcome bonus and £1,000 referral scheme.

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. Desired, 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.

If you are interested in hearing more about this HGV Trailer Technicianrole, or others we have in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Billy Peasgood at Perfect Placement today.

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