HGV Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement; Urmston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive transport company in the Manchester area is seeking an HGV Trailer Technician. The role offers a salary of up to £40,000 with an OTE of approximately £50,000. The successful candidate will perform routine inspections and repairs on HGV trailers. Qualifications include an HGV Class 1 driving licence and industry-standard certifications. Benefits include private healthcare and extensive holiday arrangements.

Benefits

Welcome bonus

Private Healthcare

25 days plus bank holidays, option to purchase additional days

Qualifications

• Experience with axle manufacturers.
• Tail lift training and experience.
• Experience with double-deck or lifting deck trailers.

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.
• Completion of MOT preparation.

Skills

Semi-Trailer or Heavy Vehicle experience

HGV Class 1 driving licence

EBS diagnostics experience

Welding certification

Education

City & Guilds or NVQs

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a HGV Trailer Technician on behalf of our Client, an Automotive Transport and Logistics company based in the Manchester area. The successful HGV Trailer Technician can expect a salary of up to £40,000 with OTE of circa £50,000 and working hours of Monday to Friday with overtime available.

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

• Semi-Trailer or Heavy Vehicle experience
• Industry-standard qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQs
• HGV Class 1 driving licence
• IRTEC accreditation
• EBS diagnostics experience
• Welding certification
• Experience with axle manufacturers
• Tail lift training and experience
• Experience with double-deck or lifting deck trailers

Benefits

• Welcome bonus
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days plus bank holidays — you can purchase an additional 4 days, totalling 37 days of holiday
• Salary: £38,500 - £40,000, plus overtime at x1.5, OTE: £50,000