HGV Trailer Technician - Day Shift

Tru Talent; Swanbridge; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle maintenance firm in Cardiff seeks a skilled Trailer Technician to inspect and repair trailers. The ideal candidate will have mechanical experience with trailers or similar vehicles and a proactive mindset. This role offers a supportive workshop environment with opportunities for career development, including benefits like private healthcare, a pension scheme, and recognition for hard work.

Benefits

Work in a supportive and professional workshop environment

Career development opportunities within a growing team

Private Healthcare options

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Additional holidays available through a purchase scheme

Recognition for your hard work and achievements

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience with trailers, HGVs, or similar vehicles.
• Proactive mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on trailers.
• Work closely with a supportive, hands‑on team.
• Ensure all work meets safety and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate workshop and fleet documentation.
• Deliver high standards of quality and efficiency in all tasks.

Skills

Mechanical experience with trailers, HGVs, or similar vehicles

Proactive mindset and strong attention to detail

Ability to work well within a team environment

Job description

Trailer Technician / HGV Trailer Mechanic / Fleet Technician (Cardiff)

Location: Cardiff

Hours: Day shift

Salary: £37 (Apply online only) per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits

• Work in a supportive and professional workshop environment
• Career development opportunities within a growing team
• Private Healthcare options
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Additional holidays available through a purchase scheme
• Recognition for your hard work and achievements

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Trailer Technician/ HGV Trailer Mechanic / Fleet Technician to join our Cardiff team. You'll be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing trailers to keep the fleet roadworthy and compliant. This is a great opportunity to work within a hands‑on, friendly workshop that values your experience and offers real opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on trailers
• Work closely with a supportive, hands‑on team
• Ensure all work meets safety and industry standards
• Maintain accurate workshop and fleet documentation
• Deliver high standards of quality and efficiency in all tasks

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Mechanical experience with trailers, HGVs, or similar vehicles
• Proactive mindset and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a team environment

Desirable

• Experience as an HGV Technician, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Technician, or Diesel Mechanic
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills

Click 'Apply Now' to take the next step in your Trailer Technician career.