HGV Trailer Mechanic
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5231 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and TIP Trailer Services UK Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
HGV Trailer Mechanic - Stoke, Staffordshire
Full-time, 40 hours/week – Mon to Fri - 07.30am - 16:00pm
About Us
We're TIP Group - we've kept trailers, tankers, and fleets moving safely since 1968, and we're a certified Great Place to Work®. Our Stoke workshop team is growing, and we're looking for a skilled HGV Trailer Mechanic / Trailer Technician to join us. We invest in our people, back our technicians with proper tools and training, and genuinely care about the team we build. It's how we roll.
The Role
You'll be carrying out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on HGV trailers, keeping our customers' fleets road-ready and safe. We work as a close-knit team, hands-on, supportive, and quick to back each other up when something needs fixing.
What you'll be doing:
Routine inspections, servicing, and PMI checks on HGV trailers
Diagnosing and repairing faults across braking, suspension, electrical, and bodywork systems
Keeping maintenance and repair work to DVSA/VOSA compliance standards
Recording work accurately so the fleet's history stays on top of things
Working closely with the wider team to keep vehicles moving
What We're Looking For
We hire mechanical experience over box-ticking — trailer mechanics, HGV technicians, diesel mechanics, fitters, and plant or heavy vehicle engineers are all a great fit.
Experience as a trailer mechanic, HGV mechanic, fitter, or in a similar heavy vehicle role
IRTEC certification desirable (or working towards)
Heavy Vehicle Level 3 qualification, or equivalent time-served experience
A proactive, safety-first mindset and pride in a job done properly
Location
Based at our TIP Stoke workshop. Staffordshire
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with TIP Trailer Services UK Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (SOC 5231) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~101k in sample- Middle half £29,068–41,548
- Median £34,892
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. TIP Trailer Services UK Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5231 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.