HGV Trailer Mechanic
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most.
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 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
HGV Trailer Mechanic – Knottingley, West Yorkshire
Full time: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm
Salary: £18.80 per hour
Overtime: Paid x1.5 - Potential earnings inc overtime £55,000 per annum
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 Knottingley 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
As an HGV Trailer Mechanic you’ll inspect, service, maintain and repair a range of HGV trailers. This will include carrying out routine maintenance and safety inspections, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, completing repairs and replacing or adjusting components as required. You’ll also record work completed and ensure trailers are returned to a safe and roadworthy condition.
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 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 you’ll bring
If the following sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
· 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
· A proactive, safety-first mindset and pride in a job done properly
Benefits include
· £2000 Welcome Bonus and £1,000 employee referral bonus
· Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones, and 50% cost covered for your HGV medical
· Annual contribution towards your well-being
· Pension Scheme with Aviva
· Income Protection available in case of long-term sickness or disability
· Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)
· Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!
· Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)
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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.