Mobile HGV Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Income protection and life assurance (

Annual health and wellbeing allowance

Staff discounts

Incentives and recognition schemes

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking a Mobile HGV Trailer Technician to cover Daventry and surrounding areas. The role involves servicing, inspecting and repairing trailers at customer sites with a fully equipped mobile service unit, while maintaining records and ensuring safety standards.

Typical duties include diagnosing faults on curtain siders, tail lifts and braking systems, preparing for MOTs, and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mobile HGV Trailer Technician or similar heavy mechanical maintenance role.
• Experience working on trailers, HGVs, plant machinery or heavy equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently in a mobile environment.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect, maintain and repair trailers at customer locations.
• Diagnose and repair faults across curtain siders, tail lifts, axles, braking systems.
• Prepare trailers for MOT inspections and ensure roadworthiness.
• Complete preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Maintain accurate service records and defect documentation.
• Manage workload while delivering professional customer service.

Skills

Mobile trailer maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Time management

Communication

Proactive approach

Customer service

Technical learning

Education

Level 2/3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Mobile service unit

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Mobile HGV Trailer Technician to cover Daventry and the surrounding areas. Our client is seeking a Mobile HGV Trailer Technician to join a leading national commercial vehicle services company, providing essential maintenance and repair support at customer sites.

• Basic salary of up to £45,000, with an OTE of £54,000 through overtime.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 45 hours per week.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to four additional days.
• Private healthcare, enhanced pension, income protection and life assurance of up to three times annual salary.
• Annual health and wellbeing contribution, staff discounts, incentives and recognition schemes.
• Ongoing training, development and employee referral opportunities.

Duties

• Service, inspect, maintain and repair trailers at customer locations.
• Diagnose and repair faults across curtain siders, tail lifts, axles, braking systems and associated components.
• Prepare trailers for MOT inspections and ensure roadworthiness standards are met.
• Complete preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Use a fully equipped mobile service unit to carry out efficient repairs.
• Follow all health and safety requirements and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate service records, job reports and defect documentation.
• Manage your workload effectively while delivering a professional customer service.
• The Mobile HGV Trailer Technician will work independently while supporting customer fleets and minimising vehicle downtime.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mobile HGV Trailer Technician, HGV Technician or in a similar heavy mechanical maintenance role is essential.
• Experience working on trailers, HGVs, plant machinery or comparable heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of tail lifts, curtain siders, axles and braking systems is advantageous.
• Ability to diagnose faults, complete repairs independently and work effectively in a mobile environment.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred, but not essential.
• An HGV driving licence is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving, time management and communication skills.
• A proactive approach, positive attitude and willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Applicants for the Mobile HGV Trailer Technician position must be able to provide a professional service at customer sites.
• This Mobile HGV Trailer Technician opportunity is well suited to an experienced heavy vehicle or trailer maintenance professional.