Oak Employment Ltd • Hadleigh, Ipswich
About this role
HGV Trailer Fitter – Hadleigh, Suffolk
Pay
£18.50/hr (Overtime at 1.5x) |
Type
Full-time, Temp-to-Perm
We are recruiting a skilled HGV Trailer Fitter for our client in Hadleigh, Suffolk. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role offering competitive pay and overtime opportunities.
Working Hours
Monday–Friday, flexible start/finish to suit workload (e.g., 06:00–15:30 or 08:00–17:30) with a 1-hour unpaid break.
Overtime
Available after 42.5 hours/week at 1.5x basic pay.
Email a CV to apply - email@oakemployment.co.uk
What’s Provided
Major workshop equipment and PPE. Personal hand tools are expected.
Key Requirements
Proven experience as a Trailer Fitter, Trailer Technician, or HGV Technician with demonstrable trailer systems knowledge
IRTEC qualification
Strong mechanical knowledge to service/repair mobile plant
Welding/fabrication (MIG) competency and qualification is an advantage
Solid understanding of air brakes/EBS, running gear, suspension, electrics, and body components
Ability to interpret technical drawings and service manuals
Full UK driving licence (HGV C+E advantageous)
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Servicing
Conduct routine PMI/6-weekly inspections, safety checks, and scheduled maintenance to manufacturer specs and DVSA standards
Repairs & Diagnostics
Diagnose and repair braking systems (air/EBS), suspension, running gear, lighting/electrics, bodywork, coupling/landing legs, roll/slider mechanisms, and tail-lifts where fitted
Compliance & Documentation
Complete accurate job cards via FleetCheck, parts usage, defect rectification, and PMI records for audit readiness
Parts & Tooling
Identify parts, liaise with suppliers, maintain workshop tools/plant in calibration and good order
Mobile Plant Maintenance
Service and repair telehandlers, forklifts, Moffetts, and skid steers
Health & Safety
Work safely following company procedures, RAMS, PUWER, and LOLER; maintain a clean, organised workshop
Breakdowns
Support occasional roadside call-outs
Continuous Improvement
Suggest reliability improvements and contribute to root-cause analysis of repeat defects