Trailer Technician (m/f/x)

TIP Group; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Private healthcare

HGV medical subsidy

Pension with Aviva

Income protection

Life assurance

Extra holiday days

Awards & recognition

Job summary

TIP Group is seeking a skilled Trailer Technician in Knottingley to inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair trailers. You will join a hands-on team that values input and supports each other to keep the fleet road-ready.

The role requires practical mechanical experience with trailers or HGVs and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset. A good sense of humor helps in our busy environment, where teamwork is key.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience with trailers, HGVs or similar.
• Proactive mindset with a sense of ownership in your work.
• Ability to work well in a hands-on team environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on trailers.
• Work closely with a hands-on, supportive team.
• Keep our fleet road-ready and safe for the long haul.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Trailer experience

HGV experience

Ownership mindset

Team player

Job description

We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated 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
• Working closely with a team that’s hands-on, supportive, and values your input
• Keeping our fleet 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

• £2000 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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