HGV / Trailer Technician
Location: Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 45-hour working week including 1 hour unpaid lunch
Job Type: Full-time Permanent Workshop Based
Join a Specialist Engineering Team
Quest Medical (UK) Ltd is one of the UK's leading providers of logistics and maintenance services supporting the mobile medical industry.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated HGV / Trailer Technician to join our engineering team based at Upper Heyford.
This role is primarily focused on the maintenance, servicing and repair of HGV trailers , making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced trailer technician or mechanic looking to develop their skills within a specialist engineering environment.
Our fleet includes specialist medical trailers and support equipment used to support healthcare services across the UK.
You don't need to have previous experience working on medical trailers, as training and support will be provided on our specialist equipment.
The Role
As an HGV / Trailer Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our specialist trailer fleet to a high standard, ensuring our equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and inspections on HGV trailers
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults
Diagnosing and repairing trailer braking systems
Working on trailer suspension and steering systems
Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems
Diagnosing and repairing trailer lighting and electrical systems
Carrying out MOT preparation and rectification work
Carrying out preventative maintenance and routine inspections
Identifying faults and completing repairs efficiently and safely
Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company and legal requirements
Keeping the workshop and work areas clean, tidy and organised
Ensuring all work is carried out to the required health and safety and quality standards
Shunting trailers within the depot when required
The role is primarily workshop-based at our Upper Heyford depot, with occasional site visits or breakdown support when required.
What We're Looking ForEssential:
Previous experience working as a Trailer Technician, HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic or in a similar mechanical role
Experience working on commercial vehicle trailers
Good mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working with trailer braking, suspension, steering or hydraulic systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious approach
Good attention to detail
Full UK driving licence
Ability to shunt trailers
Desirable:
HGV / Trailer Technician qualification
Experience with trailer ABS / EBS systems
Experience with hydraulic systems
Experience with MOT preparation and rectification
HGV C+E licence
Previous experience working on specialist or medical trailers
Relevant industry experience is more important than formal qualifications , and training will be provided on our specialist medical trailer equipment.
Salary & Overtime
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Salary review following successful completion of probation
Overtime opportunities available
1.5x weekdays and Saturdays
2x Sundays and Bank Holidays
Working Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
45-hour working week including 1 hour unpaid lunch
Benefits
Company pension
Health and wellbeing support
On-site parking
Ongoing training and development
Opportunities for overtime
Long-term career opportunities within a growing engineering business
Why Join Quest Medical?
Specialist engineering work supporting the UK healthcare sector
Primarily workshop-based role
Work on a unique fleet of specialist medical trailers
Opportunity to develop specialist trailer and equipment knowledge
Training provided on specialist equipment
Stable Monday-Friday working hours
Supportive and experienced engineering team
Long-term career opportunities within a growing business
Quest Medical UK Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Work Location: In person
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