Repair HGV Technician; Day Shift​/Night Shift

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Job Title:

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Working Hours:

Your hours of work will be:

41.5 per week on days - 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday – Thursday and 7.30am – 3.30pm on Fridays (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day).
39 per week on nights – 7.45pm – 6am Monday – Thursday (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each night).

You will be expected on occasion to work later in the evening or weekends as business needs require.

Key Objectives

Tiger Trailers are looking for a HGV Trailer Technician to work within our onsite Vehicle Maintenance Unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in Trailer Repairs and Maintenance. Including a strong understanding of electrics and hydraulics.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Carry out safety checks in line with company and legal requirements.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and apply effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate service records, job cards, and compliance documentation.
• Work to deadlines to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Support colleagues in the workshop, sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Adhere to health & safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Key skills and experience

This role is ideally suited to a hands on, organised, proactive and self-motivated individual. Suitable candidates will have:

• Qualified HGV Technician / Mechanic (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is advantageous).
• Proven experience in commercial vehicle repair & maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of HGV systems, including hydraulics, brakes and suspension is essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and able to interpret wiring diagrams.
• A current HGV Licence (Class 1 or
  2) desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

Employee Benefits:

Holiday purchase scheme each year

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking with electric/plug-in charging points

Subsidised onsite canteen

Free birthday breakfast

Information from this application may be processed for purposes registered by the Employer under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018. Individuals have, on written request the right to access to personal data held about them. It is in the legitimate interests of Tiger Trailers to process the data supplied in this application form for the purpose of recruitment, selection and administration purposes.

Unsuccessful job applications will be permanently destroyed following completion of the recruitment process.