HGV Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Trailer Technician in Southampton. The role involves routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers, requiring industry qualifications and experience with semi-trailers. A competitive salary of up to £44,000 and additional benefits like private healthcare and ongoing training are offered. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV.

Benefits

23+ days holiday

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Experience with axle manufacturers.
• IRTEC accreditation is desired but not essential.
• Tail lift & double-deck maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers.
• Completion of Job Sheets and Documentation.
• Liaising with the Service Department and Parts Department.

Skills

Experience working 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)

Tools

Knorr Bremse

Haldex

WABCO

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.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £44,000 with OTE of circa £50,000 and working hours Monday to Friday 8:30-5 (some flexibility).
• 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

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
• Completion of MOT preparation

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

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 Kinga Csipetics quoting the job reference number.

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