HGV Trailer Technician

Shepshed, England, United Kingdom

12/2/2024

Location: Shepshed

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm (40.5 hours a week)

Salary: £42,000 per annum OTE 50k with overtime

• Opening Feb 2025 - Work from Nuneaton until Feb **
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

At TIP, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company and a true market leader in providing transportation and logistics solutions across Europe.

We offer one of the most attractive benefits packages in the industry, and here’s what sets us apart:

• Unbeatable Holiday Package: Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, taking 4 days holiday = 12 days off. Meaning you have 69 days off per year! You can also buy/sell an additional 2.5 holidays per year!
• Outstanding Earning Potential: Boost your income with overtime paid at time and a third.
• £500 Welcome Bonus: We value your expertise and commitment, so you’ll receive a £500 joining bonus as a warm welcome to the team.
• £1,000 Referral Scheme: Know a top-notch technician who’d thrive here? Refer them and earn £1,000!
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones: We invest in your health and well-being. Our private healthcare plan, a rare benefit in the industry, can be extended to cover your immediate family. We look after you and the ones you care about most.
• Pension & Financial Security: We provide a solid company pension, life assurance at 3x your salary, and Group Income Protection (GIP) for long-term peace of mind.
• Seasonal Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate the festive season with high street Christmas vouchers because we appreciate all you do.
  
  
  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform detailed inspections, servicing, and repairs on trailers, maintaining the highest standards of safety and functionality.
• Accurately and efficiently complete all compliance documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues using EBS systems such as HALDEX, WABCO, and KNORR BREMSE.
• Participate in ongoing product and industry training, including IRTEC, tail lift, BPW & SAF axle/brake training to continuously develop your expertise.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting tight deadlines.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Consistently uphold and demonstrate TIP values and behaviours.
  
  
  

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking passionate and skilled candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Here's what we're looking for:

Essential:

• Semi-Trailer or Heavy Vehicle experience.
• Industry standard qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQs.
  
  
  

Desirable:

• HGV Class 1 driving licence.
• IRTEC accreditation.
• EBS diagnostics experience, including Knorr Bremse, Haldex, and WABCO systems.
• Welding certification.
• Training or experience with axle manufacturers such as BPW, SAF, or JOST.
• Tail lift training and experience.
• Double deck or lifting deck maintenance experience.
  
  
  

Take the next step in your career and become part of our exceptional team, where your hard work is rewarded, and your well-being is prioritized. Experience firsthand why TIP is a market leader and why we’re Great Place to Work Certified! Apply today!

We’ve Successfully Hired from These Backgrounds:

HGV Technicians, Plant Technicians, Army Engineers, Mechanical Fitters, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance Engineers, Heavy Equipment Fitters, Diesel Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Technicians, Plant Engineers, and Equipment Repair Technicians.

We believe diversity drives innovation. The variety of nationalities, cultures, religions and ethnic backgrounds enrich our workforce by bringing together new ideas, innovations and thinking styles that lead to business success. Integrity, honesty and ethical behavior are at the core of our business. When we have a vacancy, we welcome everyone who has the potential, skills, commitment and honest way of working into our TIP family.