HGV / Trailer Technician

  • Quest Medical UK Ltd
  • Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
  • May 29, 2026
Full time Distribution-Shipping Warehouse

Job Description

HGV / Trailer Technician

Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Monday-Friday 45 Hours Workshop Based

Join a Specialist Engineering Team

Quest Medical (UK) Ltd is one of the UK's leading providers of logistics and maintenance services supporting the mobile medical industry.

We are currently seeking an experienced HGV / Trailer Technician to join our engineering team based at Upper Heyford. This role offers the opportunity to work on a specialist fleet of vehicles and trailers that support healthcare services across the UK.

Our fleet includes Volvo FH and DAF trucks, as well as specialist medical trailers and support vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician looking for a stable, long-term role within a growing engineering business.

The Role

As an HGV / Trailer Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the company's fleet of trucks, trailers and specialist medical equipment to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Routine maintenance and repair of Volvo FH and DAF HGV vehicles
Routine inspections and preventative maintenance of trucks and trailers
Maintenance and repair of mobile medical trailers
Carrying out full annual inspections including hubs and brake strip-downs
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
Diagnostics and repair of trailer ABS / EBS systems
Maintenance and repair of TRIDEC steering systems
Maintenance and repair of hydraulic landing leg systems
Diagnostics and repair of vehicle and trailer electrical systems
Occasionally carrying out routine servicing and repairs to diesel generators
Occasionally carrying out routine servicing and repairs to the company fleet of vans
Occasional attendance at on-site maintenance and breakdowns at hospitals and medical facilities across the UK
Ensuring all work is completed to high safety and quality standards
Completing service documentation and reports in a timely manner

The role is primarily workshop-based at our Upper Heyford depot, with occasional site visits when required.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Proven experience as an HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Trailer Technician
Experience maintaining heavy commercial vehicles and trailers
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Experience working with trailer ABS / EBS systems
Experience with TRIDEC steering systems
Experience working with hydraulic systems
HGV C+E licence

Salary & Overtime

Competitive salary depending on experience
Salary review following successful completion of probation
Overtime available:
1.5x weekdays and Saturdays
2x Sundays and Bank Holidays

Working Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
45-hour working week including 1 hour unpaid lunch

Benefits

Company pension
Health and wellbeing support
On-site parking
Ongoing training and development
Long-term career opportunities within a growing engineering business

Why Join Quest Medical?

Specialist engineering work supporting the UK healthcare sector
Modern workshop environment
Stable fleet and structured working hours
Opportunity to develop specialist trailer and equipment knowledge
Supportive and experienced engineering team

Quest Medical UK Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Work Location: In person