Mobile​/Workshop HGV Technician

Mobile / Workshop HGV Technician

Salary: Up to £21 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Manchester
Hours: Monday - Friday (1 in 3 weekends 6- 12 extra £250 per shift over the weekend) Flexible on start times and hours per week

We re looking for an experienced Mobile / Workshop HGV Technician to join the team in Manchester. This role combines workshop and mobile work, including onsite visits to customer sites. You ll primarily be working on trailers (99% of the work), with the support of a small, brand-new 2-bay workshop and a brake roller tester tent.

A company van is provided, which can also be used for personal use, giving you the freedom and flexibility to travel between jobs. This is a hands-on role offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work directly with customers.

Job Description

• As an HGV Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of trailers and light trucks. You ll work in the workshop and on customer sites, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues to keep vehicles safe and roadworthy.
• Diagnosing and repairing trailer faults including brakes, lights, tail lifts, and suspension
• Servicing double deck trailers and other specialized equipment
• Performing routine safety inspections and identifying potential issues before they become problems
• Maintaining accurate service records and reports
• Working directly with customers during onsite visits, providing professional service and advice
• Carrying out mobile repairs using a company van equipped with tools and spare parts
• Following company safety procedures and industry standards (IRTEC, LOLER)
• This is a hands-on role that requires problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Hours

• Monday Friday:
  Flexible start and finish, flexible on number of hours worked per week
• Weekend rota: 1 in 3 weekends, Sat & Sun, 6:00am 12:00pm (£250 per shift)

Requirements

• Experience as an HGV / Trailer Technician
• Knowledge of working on trailers
• Comfortable visiting customer sites for onsite repairs
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Company van with 100 miles per week personal use
• Training opportunities: IRTEC, LOLER, HGV licence
• Up to £21 per hour depending on experience
• Somewhat flexible on start and finish times

If you re reliable, enjoy working on trailers, and like the idea of a role that s both mobile and workshop-based, we d love to hear from you. Apply today.

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