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HGV Trailer Technician

Job details
Posting date: 16 June 2025
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 July 2025
Location: Gateshead, Tyne-Tees, NE11 0UX
Company: Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 56987593

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Summary

We are currently seeking a HGV Trailer Technician on behalf of our Client, an Automotive transport solutions provider based in the Gateshead area.

The successful HGV Trailer Technician can expect a salary of up to £38000 with OTE of circa £40000 with working hours of Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:30.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary: Up to £38,000 per year.
- Flexible shifts: Choose between Day Shift (Monday – Friday).
- 23+ days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell extra days).
- Private healthcare for you and the option to add family members.
- Company pension scheme and life assurance (3x salary).

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Ongoing training & development, including IRTEC, BPW & SAF axle/brake training

Duties:

- Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on HGV trailers
- Completion of Job Sheets and Documentation
- Liaising with the Service Department and Parts Department
- Completion of MOT preparation

Requirements:

- Experience working with semi-trailers or heavy vehicles.
- Industry qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQs).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
- IRTEC accreditation. Desired, but not essential.
- EBS diagnostics experience (Knorr Bremse, Haldex, WABCO).
- Welding certification.
- Experience with axle manufacturers (BPW, SAF, JOST).
- Tail lift & double-deck maintenance experience.

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this HGV Trailer Technician Job please send your CV to Rose Bourke quoting the job reference number.

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