HGV Trailer Technician

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  • St. Helens, Merseyside
  • Feb 01, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Excellent opportunity for an HGV Trailer Fitter Technician Engineer to join a well-established company

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Location: North West

Benefits: 5% employers pension contribution, annual holidays, company van and tools

Job description

They are a small but rapidly growing business who pride themselves in offering high standard HGV trailer services which include MOT's, breakdowns, damage/accident repairs and trailer services.

Due to the business expanding, they have an exciting opportunity for someone who has drive and is willing to learn and progress.

We are recruiting a HGV Trailer Fitter/ Class 1 driver to join their small team of professionals based at their equipped workshop facility on Haydock Industrial Estate.

Hours - 42.5 hour working week Hours 8am-5pm

The Role

  • Mechanical servicing and repairs on HGV Trailers and occasional trucks

  • MOT Preparation.

  • Carry out PMI inspections.

  • Diagnose faults and repair effectively.

  • Ensure Trailers are repaired to a high standard, road worthy and safe.

  • Complete digital worksheets and service sheets on tablet provided.

  • Use tools effectively and safely, keeping in line with good health & safety practice.

  • Present trailers for MOT at our local test centre

  • Collect and return trailers to our customers sites.

What we are looking for

  • Mechanical experience on HGV Trailers is essential. NVQ, City & Guilds & Irtec qualifications desirable.

  • Class 1 HGV license essential.

  • Knowledge of mechanical systems, fitting and maintenance

  • Knowledge of PSV/ MOT Trailer inspections

  • Can work safely in a workshop setting.

  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.