Mobile HGV Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement; Daventry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Welcome bonus £500

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking a Mobile HGV Trailer Technician to service and repair trailers at customer sites across Daventry and surrounding areas. The role involves diagnosing faults on curtain siders, tail lifts, axles and braking systems, and preparing trailers for MOT inspections to ensure roadworthiness.

You will operate a fully equipped mobile service unit, manage workloads efficiently and maintain comprehensive service records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mobile HGV Trailer Technician or similar.
• Experience on trailers, HGVs, plant machinery or heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of tail lifts, curtain siders, axles and braking systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and repair independently.
• HGV driving licence desirable but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving and time management.
• Willingness to develop technical expertise.
• Ability to work at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HGV trailer maintenance

Diagnostics

Customer service

Education

Level 2/3 HV maintenance

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.

Benefits

• Basic salary of up to £45,000, with an OTE of £54,000 through overtime.
• £500 welcome bonus.
• 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.