HGV Trailer Mechanic - Carrington, Manchester
Full time: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm
Salary: £40,000 per annum, with overtime paid at 1.5x
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 Carrington 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:
£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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