HGV Trailer Technician / Fitter

Hutchinson Engineering Services Ltd; Tuxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering service company in Tuxford is seeking an HGV Trailer Technician/Fitter. You will be responsible for servicing and repairing a range of commercial trailers, ensuring safety and compliance on the road. The ideal candidate will have mechanical repair experience and a strong commitment to quality and teamwork. This role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay up to £22.00 per hour, and benefits such as 28 days of holiday and life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday

Life insurance

Pension support

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing, repairing, and maintaining trailers.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail in mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and service trailers to a high standard.
• Conduct full servicing and brake testing.
• Complete general repairs as needed.
• Prepare trailers for MOT.
• Attend breakdowns when required.
• Change tyres and use workshop equipment safely.

Skills

Experience with trailer repair or general mechanical repair work

Pride in doing a job properly

Reliable and careful approach

Ability to work well within a team

Willingness to support others

Job description

HGV Trailer Technician / Fitter

A skilled role working on the servicing, repair and maintenance of a range of commercial trailers. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in doing the job properly and keeping our customers safe and compliant on the road.

Location

Tuxford, NG22 0NE

Working Hours

Flexible contracts available :

• 7am to 5pm
• 7am to 4pm
• 8am to 5pm

Pay

up to £22.00 p / h

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspecting and servicing trailers to a high standard
• Carrying out greasing, full servicing and brake testing
• Completing general repairs
• Preparing and presenting trailers for MOT
• Attending breakdowns when required
• Changing tyres using workshop equipment
• Using workshop tools and equipment safely

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with trailer repair or general mechanical repair work
• Pride in doing a job properly
• A reliable and careful approach to your work
• Ability to work well within the team
• A willingness to support others when needed

What You’ll Get

• Flexible working hours from 7am
• Competitive hourly rate
• Monday – Friday
• Optional overtime
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional holidays and enhanced sick pay with service
• 24 / 7 life insurance (2.5× annual pay)
• Training opportunities to help you build your skills
• Pension and wellbeing support

Why Hutchinson Engineering Services

Hutchinson is a long-standing and well-respected local business. We look after our people, invest in our equipment and facilities and believe in doing a job properly. If you value pride, quality and teamwork, you will feel at home here