HGV Trailer Technician: Skilled, Safe & Team‑Oriented

TIP Group; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TIP Group in Coatbridge is seeking a skilled HGV Trailer Mechanic to join our workshop team. You’ll carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on HGV trailers to keep fleets road-ready and safe. You’ll work in a close-knit, hands-on environment with a strong safety-first mindset.

Based at the Coatbridge Workshop, this full-time role is 45 hours per week at £19.00 per hour. We invest in tools and training and you’ll record work to keep fleet history up to date while

Qualifications

• Experience as trailer/HGV mechanic or similar heavy vehicle role.
• Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification or equivalent time-served experience.
• IRTEC certification desirable or currently pursued.

Responsibilities

• Routine inspections and servicing of HGV trailers.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults across braking, suspension, electrical and bodywork.
• Ensuring maintenance and repairs meet DVSA/VOSA standards.
• Recording work accurately to keep fleet history up to date.
• Collaborating with the team to keep vehicles moving.

Skills

Trailer mechanic experience

HGV mechanic experience

Fitter

Heavy vehicle experience

Education

Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification

IRTEC certification

Job description

TIP Group in Coatbridge is seeking a skilled HGV Trailer Mechanic to join our workshop team. You’ll carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on HGV trailers to keep fleets road-ready and safe. You’ll work in a close-knit, hands-on environment with a strong safety-first mindset.

Based at the Coatbridge Workshop, this full-time role is 45 hours per week at £19.00 per hour. We invest in tools and training and you’ll record work to keep fleet history up to date while