HGV Trailer Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £44,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5LY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced HGV Trailer Technician to join our expanding site in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading transport solutions provider in a modern workshop, with strong earning potential, comprehensive benefits and long-term career development.

This HGV Trailer Technician role offers:

- £40,000 basic salary

- 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday

- Overtime paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate

- Up to £1,000 welcome bonus upon completion of one year’s service

- 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

- Holiday buy and sell scheme

- Optional private healthcare, including family cover upgrades

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance worth three times annual salary

- Income protection for long-term illness or disability

- Ongoing training and recognised qualification opportunities

- Employee wellbeing support, assistance helpline and referral programme

- HGV medical cost contribution, eyecare vouchers and employee recognition awards

Duties:

- As an HGV Trailer Technician, carry out inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs on a range of HGV trailers

- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and accurately

- Repair braking systems, suspension, lighting, running gear and associated trailer components

- Complete all work in accordance with health and safety requirements and manufacturer specifications

- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and parts used

- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth operation of the workshop

- Maintain the high standards expected across this new and expanding site

Requirements:

- Previous experience working as an HGV Trailer Technician, Trailer Technician, HGV Technician or PCV Technician

- Strong knowledge of trailer maintenance, servicing and repair

- Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults

- Professional approach to health and safety and workshop procedures

- Excellent attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Full UK driving licence would be advantageous

- Commitment to ongoing training and professional development

The successful HGV Trailer Technician will be joining a supportive automotive business that values employee development, wellbeing and high-quality workmanship.

Contact Matt Cross, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.

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