HGV Trailer Technician

Recruitment helpline; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A growing HGV services provider in North West seeks a skilled HGV Trailer Fitter/Class 1 driver. The role involves mechanical servicing, MOT preparation, and ensuring trailers meet safety standards. Essential qualifications include mechanical experience on HGV trailers and a Class 1 HGV license. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your skills will be valued. Immediate applications encouraged.

Benefits

5% employers pension contribution

Annual holidays

Company van and tools

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience on HGV Trailers is essential.
• Class 1 HGV license essential.
• Knowledge of PSV/ MOT Trailer inspections.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical servicing and repairs on HGV Trailers and occasional trucks.
• MOT Preparation.
• Diagnose faults and repair effectively.

Skills

Mechanical experience on HGV Trailers

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds & Irtec qualifications

Job description

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Location: North West

Benefits: 5% employers pension contribution, annual holidays, company van and tools

Job description

They are a small but rapidly growing business who pride themselves in offering high standard HGV trailer services which include MOT's, breakdowns, damage/accident repairs and trailer services.

Due to the business expanding, they have an exciting opportunity for someone who has drive and is willing to learn and progress.

We are recruiting a HGV Trailer Fitter/ Class 1 driver to join their small team of professionals based at their equipped workshop facility on Haydock Industrial Estate.

Hours - 42.5 hour working week Hours 8am-5pm

The Role

• Mechanical servicing and repairs on HGV Trailers and occasional trucks
• MOT Preparation.
• Carry out PMI inspections.
• Diagnose faults and repair effectively.
• Ensure Trailers are repaired to a high standard, road worthy and safe.
• Complete digital worksheets and service sheets on tablet provided.
• Use tools effectively and safely, keeping in line with good health & safety practice.
• Present trailers for MOT at our local test centre
• Collect and return trailers to our customers sites.

What we are looking for

• Mechanical experience on HGV Trailers is essential. NVQ, City & Guilds & Irtec qualifications desirable.
• Class 1 HGV license essential.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, fitting and maintenance
• Knowledge of PSV/ MOT Trailer inspections
• Can work safely in a workshop setting.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.