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  4. HGV Trailer Technician (m/f/x)
TIP Trailer Services UK Ltd

HGV Trailer Technician (m/f/x)

TIP Trailer Services UK LtdNelson, United Kingdom· onsite· Full-time
Added 7 Jul · still live

Possible

Sponsorship likelihood

This job is eligible only on a shortage list

Not disclosed

Salary

Not disclosed by employer

523196% match

SOC code · predicted

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

£41,700

Going rate

Skilled Worker going rate

This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa

SOC 5231 (96% 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.

Your salary route

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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

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About the role

We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Trailer Technician to join our team.

If you're great with tools, love a well-maintained axle, and enjoy working in a team that values you, keep reading — this could be your best career move yet.

What You’ll Be Doing

✔️ Carrying out inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on trailers
✔️ Working closely with a team that’s hands-on, supportive, and values your input
✔️ Keeping our fleet road-ready and safe for the long haul

What You’ll Bring

✔️ Mechanical experience (trailers, HGVs, or similar)
✔️ A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work
✔️ A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too


Why TIP?

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall and it’s something you should feel every day. We’re good at what we do and we put people first. We invest in your growth, value your voice, and genuinely care about our team. We don’t just say we’re a Great Place to Work® – we prove it. IT’S HOW WE ROLL.

Benefits include

✅ £500 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.)

👉 See why people love working at TIP and explore our benefits - learn more here!

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.

Ready to apply? This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa.

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
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SOC 5231
  • 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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About sponsorship for this role

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.