HGV Trailer TechnicianLocation: ShepshedEmployment Type: Full-Time, Permanent - Monday to FridayWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities availableSalary: £18.80 per hourWhy 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 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, giving you 33 days off. Want even more time to relax or plan adventures? You can buy up to 4 additional days, totalling an incredible 37 days of holiday per year!Outstanding Earning Potential: Boost your income with overtime paid at time and a half, and double pay on Sundays. Your skills and dedication deserve generous rewards!£1000 Welcome Bonus: We value your expertise and commitment, so you'll receive a £1000 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.Whilst the above outlines the main duties of the post the list is not exhaustive, and duties may need to change in the light of future developments or from time to time as directed by your supervisor or manager 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 first-hand 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.

Position based in Shepshed, Leicester from January/February 2025 - to work from alternative location(s) until new facility is operational.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: up to £48,000 per yearBenefits we offerCompany pension - 4% employer/4% employee contributionPrivate healthcare - with opportunity to upgrade to include immediate family25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus opportunity to buy up to 4 days or sell up to 5 days.£500 joining fee.£1,000 referral programmeLife assurance - 3 x salaryGIP (Group Income Protection)Annual employee wellbeing payment.Long service and success awards and recognitionMany training development opportunities.Full PPE provided for all climate conditionsXmas vouchersEmployee assistance program via Health Assured.If you are looking to work in an environment where the importance of team spirit is valued highly, where safety of staff is of primary importance and where you are encouraged to enhance your skills set, then TIP Group are the business for you.TIP Group is a "Great Place To Work" certified company and we are constantly investing in the latest IT technology, tooling & training. Our well-maintained and equipped maintenance facilities and service vans, ensure you will have the right tools to best serve our customers.Responsibilities:Maintain good workshop loading and prioritise repairs in line with the customer's and/or our business demandsMinimise trailer/truck downtime by identifying the most economical repair methodEnsure all inspections, services and repairs are carried out in the workshop, on the roadside or at customer's own premises to a high maintenance standard within the company guidelines and to conform with all current mandatory & EHS (environmental health & safety) legislationManage all workshop systems and processes as requiredEncourage good workshop practices to ensure a safe, tidy, hazard-free working environment and ensure compliance with the Company's EHS policy, procedures and legislationMaintain adequate staffing levels by control of holiday requests and workshop loadingControl overtime working in line with maintenance requirementsProcess paperwork in an accurate and timely manner within the company guidelinesIdentify opportunities to exploit the manufacturer's warranty and goodwill schemes to best advantageAnalyse branch maintenance trends and highlight to managerEnsure that all agreed goals & objectives are met or exceededEnsure all company vehicles are operated at all times in accordance with road traffic law and company policy and ensure employees adhere to the TIP Mobile Van PolicyProvide high customer service levels & demonstrate Company values at all timesHighlight all potential business commercial opportunities to managersEnsure all staff driving Mobile Service Vans have understood & signed the Mobile Van Policy and it is adhered to at all timesEnsure all staff members wear/use the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all timesAdhere to Company health & safety policies and procedures at all times and notify the Branch Manager regarding any health & safety concernsUndertake all required training as deemed necessary by the companyWhilst the above outlines the main duties of the post the list is not exhaustive and duties may need to change in the light of future developments or from time to time as directed by your supervisor or manager.Qualifications/Requirements:Previous experience of workshop management is an advantage for this positionMust be "time served" technician or possess City & Guilds 1,2 & 3 Certificates or equivalent qualifications & experience and have a technical background/experience in trailer repairsHave a customer and team centric mindset and high level of professionalismExperience of managing a team is a distinct advantageSelf-motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and good communication skillsGood organization skills and attention to detail with ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.Ability to work autonomouslyConfidence to pushback and questionAnalytical and numerical approach to interpreting data is an advantageComputer literateProven admin skillsFull and valid driving licence.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.