Mobile Trailer Mechanic

TIP Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TIP Group, a leading provider in trailer maintenance, is seeking a Heavy Goods Technician to ensure high-quality service and repair on trailers in the Ellesmere Port area. This full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professional development, offering a range of benefits including overtime opportunities and a company pension. If you have the necessary technical background and thrive in a supportive environment, TIP Group is the perfect place for your career.

Benefits

Company pension – 4% employer/4% employee contribution

Private healthcare with options for family coverage

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Use of service van for commuting

Life assurance – 3x salary

GIP (Group Income Protection)

Annual employee wellbeing payment

Training and development opportunities

Full PPE provided for all weather conditions

Employee assistance program via Health Assured

Qualifications

• Time Served technician or equivalent with a technical background in trailer repairs.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete relevant documentation.
• High enthusiasm and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair trailers to high maintenance standards.
• Provide excellent customer service while working to deadlines.
• Complete compliance details accurately and promptly.

Skills

Welding

Communication

Organization

Autonomy

Education

City & Guilds 1, 2 & 3 Certificates

Job description

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS JOB WILL BE LOCATED IN THE ELLESMERE PORT / SURROUNDING AREA

Full job description

Purpose:

To maintain and repair to a measured quality standard, the Heavy Goods trailers of the TIP Group assets (primarily trailers) and its customers' own assets at customers' sites/VMU’s/TIP workshops or roadside.

Opportunities we offer

If you are looking to work in an environment where team spirit is valued highly, safety of staff is a priority, and where you are encouraged to enhance your skills, then TIP Group is the business for you.

TIP Group is a “Great Place To Work” certified company and invests in the latest IT technology, tooling & training. Our well-maintained maintenance facilities and service vans ensure you have the right tools to serve our customers effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, service, and repair trailers to a high maintenance standard, ensuring conformity to all current company EHS guidelines, policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Complete all compliance details accurately and promptly.
• Drive and operate all company vehicles in accordance with road traffic laws and company policies, including the Mobile Van Policy.
• Undertake all necessary training as required by the company.
• Provide excellent customer service while working to deadlines.
• Adhere to health & safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate TIP values & behaviors consistently.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be a “Time Served” technician or hold City & Guilds 1, 2 & 3 Certificates or equivalent, with a technical background in trailer repairs.

• Welding experience is preferable.
• High enthusiasm and good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete relevant documentation.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to work autonomously if required.

Benefits we offer

• Company pension – 4% employer/4% employee contribution.
• Private healthcare with options to upgrade for family coverage.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
• Use of the service van for commuting.
• Life assurance – 3x salary.
• GIP (Group Income Protection).
• Annual employee wellbeing payment.
• Recognition for long service and success.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Full PPE provided for all weather conditions.

Employee assistance program via Health Assured.

• £500 joining fee payable after 12 months of service.
• Overtime opportunities at time and a half; Sundays and bank holidays paid at double time with a day in lieu.

Job type

Permanent full-time – 10-hour shifts, Mon-Fri, with 30 mins paid break and 1 hr unpaid lunch per day.

TIP Group operates at over 136 locations across 17 European countries and Canada, offering diverse employment opportunities.

TIP Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.