HGV Trailer Technician

HGV Trailer Technician

Location:

Stowmarket, Suffolk

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum (Includes overtime)

Ray Goudy Trailer Repairs are currently looking for an HGV Trailer Technician (Skilled) to join our well‑established team based in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

We are a family‑run business with over 40 years of experience specialising in the repair, servicing, and MOTs of commercial trailers and vehicles. Covering the majority of East Anglia and pride ourselves on the quality and reliability of our services. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of maintenance and customer satisfaction.

• Competitive Salary:
  On offer is a salary of £38,000-£45,000 per annum
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays
• Pension: company pension scheme
• Parking:
  Free on‑site parking provided
• Employee extras such as:
  Health & wellbeing programme & Private medical insurance

• Performing maintenance and repairs on HGV trailers
• Conducting regular inspections and preventive maintenance tasks
• Completing repair orders and maintaining accurate records of work performed
• Ensuring compliance with DVSA legislation

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The role includes an expected additional two hours per day, which will be paid at the applicable overtime rate. Standard working hours are 07:30-18:00.

You will ideally have previous experience as an HGV Trailer Technician or in a similar mechanical role, with a strong working knowledge of HGV trailers and their components.

You should be confident in diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults, a nd capable of carrying out physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy components. A methodical approach, excellent problem‑solving skills, and high attention to detail are essential.

Strong communication and customer service skills are required, as you will be representing the company in a professional manner.

A full, valid driving licence and the ability to reliably commute to the Stowmarket area are essential.

• Welding and structural repair experience
• Knowledge of EBS/ABS braking systems
• HGV licence

If you're ready for an immediate start and want to work in a supportive environment with continuous work apply today, please do not hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.