Keep Fleets Moving: Mobile Trailer Technician

TIP Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TIP Group in Stoke-on-Trent is hiring a Mobile Trailer Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair HGV trailers at our Stoke workshop. You will ensure road readiness, safety, and timely service delivery for customer fleets.

We value hands-on mechanics with time-served heavy-vehicle experience and a proactive safety mindset, including IRTEC or equivalent qualifications where possible. A full-time, site-based role with standard daytime hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trailer mechanic or HGV mechanic.
• Time-served experience in heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to work to safety standards and DVSA/VOSA rules.

Responsibilities

• Routine inspections, servicing, and PMI checks on HGV trailers.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults across braking, suspension, electrical, and bodywork systems.
• Keeping maintenance and repair work to DVSA/VOSA compliance standards.
• Recording work accurately so the fleet's history stays up to date.
• Working closely with the wider team to keep vehicles moving.

Skills

Trailer mechanic

HGV mechanic

Fitter

Education

Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification

IRTEC certification desirable

Job description

TIP Group in Stoke-on-Trent is hiring a Mobile Trailer Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair HGV trailers at our Stoke workshop. You will ensure road readiness, safety, and timely service delivery for customer fleets.

We value hands-on mechanics with time-served heavy-vehicle experience and a proactive safety mindset, including IRTEC or equivalent qualifications where possible. A full-time, site-based role with standard daytime hours is offered.