Mobile HGV Trailer Technician (M/F/X)

TIP GROUP; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Mobile Trailer Mechanic to join their team. In this role, you will conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on trailers at customer locations using a mobile service unit. The ideal candidate will have mechanical experience with trailers or HGVs, a proactive mindset, and a good sense of humour. Benefits include a £500 welcome bonus, private healthcare, and a pension scheme. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on teamwork and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

Private Healthcare

Annual well-being contributions

Pension Scheme

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Ability to buy additional holidays

Awards & Recognition

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience in trailers, HGVs or similar.
• Proactive mindset about ownership in tasks.
• A good sense of humour while working.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and maintenance on trailers at customer sites.
• Work closely with a supportive hands-on team.
• Ensure customers’ fleets are road-ready and safe.

Skills

Mechanical experience (trailers, HGVs, or similar)

Proactive mindset

Sense of ownership

Good sense of humour

Job description

We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Mobile Trailer Mechanic to join our team.

If you're great with tools, love a well‑maintained axle, and like the idea of taking your skills directly to our customers instead of being tied to a workshop, keep reading — this could be your best career move yet.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on trailers at customer sites using a fully equipped mobile service unit (MSU)
• Working closely with a supportive team that’s hands‑on, always there when you need them
• Keeping our customers’ fleets road‑ready and safe for the long haul

What You’ll Bring

• Mechanical experience (trailers, HGVs, or similar)
• A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work
• A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too

Why TIP?

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall and it’s something you should feel every day. We’re good at what we do and we put people first. We invest in your growth, value your voice, and genuinely care about our team. We don’t just say we’re a Great Place to Work® – we prove it. It’s how we roll.

Benefits Include:

• £500 Welcome Bonus and £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones, and 50% cost covered for your HGV medical
• Annual contribution towards your well‑being
• Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Income Protection available in case of long‑term sickness or disability
• Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)
• Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!
• Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)

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