Mobile Trailer Technician (m/f/x)

TIP Group; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500

Referral bonus £1,000

Private healthcare for you & family

HGV medical 50% cost covered

Pension with Aviva

Income protection

Life assurance (3x base)

Job summary

TIP Group is seeking a skilled Mobile Trailer Technician to service trailers at customer sites using a mobile service unit. You will join a hands-on team that values people and growth, ensuring fleets stay road-ready and safe for long hauls.

The ideal candidate has mechanical experience with trailers or HGVs, a proactive mindset, and a good sense of humor. We offer a supportive culture with strong team values and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience with trailers, HGVs, or similar.
• Proactive mindset and ownership in your work.
• Good sense of humor in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on trailers at customer sites using a fully equipped MSU.
• Work closely with a supportive, hands-on team.
• Keep customers’ fleets road-ready and safe for the long haul.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Ownership

Humour

Tools

Mobile Service Unit (MSU)

Job description

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

If you're great with tools, love a well-maintained axle, and enjoy working in a team that values you, 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.)

See why people love working at TIP and explore our benefits - learn more here!

We’ve Successfully Hired from These Backgrounds:

HGV Technicians, Plant Technicians, Army Engineers, Mechanical Fitters, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance Engineers, Heavy Equipment Fitters, Diesel Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Technicians, Plant Engineers, and Equipment Repair Technicians.