Trailer Mechanic Technical Operations · Willenhall

TIP Trailer Services Norway ANS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Income protection

Life assurance

Additional holidays

Awards program

Job summary

TIP Group in Willenhall is seeking a skilled HGV Trailer Mechanic to inspect, service and repair a range of trailers. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure roadworthiness while maintaining accurate records for the fleet history.

The role requires experience as a trailer/HGV mechanic or fitter, with desirable IRTEC certification and a Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification. A proactive safety-first mindset and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trailer/heavy vehicle mechanic.
• IRTEC certification desirable or similar progress.
• Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification or time-served equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, servicing and PMI checks on HGV trailers.
• Diagnose and repair faults across braking, suspension, electrical and bodywork systems.
• Maintain DVSA-compliant standards and document work accurately.
• Collaborate with the team to keep vehicles on the road.

Skills

Trailer mechanic

HGV mechanic

Fitter

IRTEC cert

Heavy Vehicle LVL3

Job description

HGV Trailer Mechanic – Willenhall - Warwickshire

• Full time: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm
• Salary: £44,000 per annum
• Overtime: Paid x1.5 - Potential earnings inc overtime £55,000 per annum

About Us

We're TIP Group - we've kept trailers, tankers, and fleets moving safely since 1968, and we're a certified Great Place to Work®. Our Willenhall workshop team is growing, and we're looking for a skilled HGV Trailer Mechanic / Trailer Technician to join us. We invest in our people, back our technicians with proper tools and training, and genuinely care about the team we build. IT’S HOW WE ROLL.

The Role

As an HGV Trailer Mechanic you'll inspect, service, maintain and repair a range of HGV trailers. This will include carrying out routine maintenance and safety inspections, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, completing repairs and replacing or adjusting components as required. You'll also record work completed and ensure trailers are returned to a safe and roadworthy condition.

What you'll be doing:

• Routine inspections, servicing, and PMI checks on HGV trailers
• Diagnosing and repairing faults across braking, suspension, electrical, and bodywork systems
• Keeping maintenance and repair work to DVSA compliance standards
• Recording work accurately so the fleet's history stays on top of things
• Working closely with the wider team to keep vehicles moving

What you'll bring

If the following sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

• Experience as a trailer mechanic, HGV mechanic, fitter, or in a similar heavy vehicle role
• IRTEC certification desirable (or working towards)
• Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification, or equivalent time-served experience
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and pride in a job done properly

Benefits include

• £1000 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.)