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🔩 Trailer Mechanic

TIP GROUP

Elst
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

€2,900 - €3,700 per month

Key Skills

Trailer maintenance
Mechanical diagnostics
Preventive maintenance
Safety inspections
Technical repairs
Automotive mechanics
Problem solving
Teamwork
Quality control
Communication

Job Description

About TIP Group

Join a Great Place to Work®

Looking for a stable job where your technical skills are valued and where you can continue to grow? At TIP Group, you'll join an international market leader in trailer leasing, maintenance, and repair, as well as a certified Great Place to Work®.

Our modern workshops are equipped with the latest tools, and you'll be surrounded by experienced colleagues who are passionate about their craft. We believe in teamwork, quality, and creating an environment where people can do their best work every day.

Your role

Keep Trailers Safe, Reliable, and Road-Ready

As a Trailer Mechanic, you'll play a key role in ensuring our customers' trailers remain in excellent condition. You'll diagnose issues, carry out repairs, and perform preventive maintenance to keep fleets moving safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Performing maintenance, inspections, and repairs on trailers

  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and technical faults

  • Conducting safety and technical inspections

  • Preparing trailers for operational use

  • Working closely with fellow technicians in a professional workshop environment

  • Maintaining high standards of quality and safety

What you'll bring

We're looking for a practical, hands-on professional who enjoys solving technical challenges and takes pride in delivering quality work.

Ideally, you have:

  • MBO-level vocational education or equivalent technical experience

  • Experience as a mechanic in automotive, truck, trailer, agricultural, or similar industries

  • Strong technical and mechanical aptitude

  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset

  • Good communication skills in either Dutch or English

  • The ability to work independently while being a strong team player

Who you are

You are someone colleagues can rely on. You take ownership of your work, pay attention to detail, and enjoy being part of a skilled and supportive team.

You are:

  • Reliable and committed

  • Accurate and quality-focused

  • Safety-conscious

  • Motivated to learn and develop your skills

What we offer

Great Work Deserves Great Rewards

At TIP Group, we invest in our people and provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to build a successful career.

In return, you'll receive:

  • Full-time employment (40 hours per week)

  • Competitive salary between €2,900 and €3,700 per month

  • Choice of:

o 25 vacation days + 13 ADV days, or

o 25 vacation days + 5.26% ADV allowance

  • Overtime compensation

  • Long-term career prospects with the opportunity for a permanent contract

  • Internal training and development opportunities

  • Career progression paths, for example to Senior Trailer Mechanic or APK Mechanic

  • A modern, well-equipped workshop

  • A friendly and professional team environment

Ready to join TIP Group?

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving technical problems, and being part of a team that values craftsmanship and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep Europe's trailers moving.

Want to Know More?

Interested in the role but would like to learn more before applying? Feel free to get in touch with one of our recruiters:

Karin de Greef (Recruiter): +31 6 42 45 64 84, call or send a whatsapp message

Michael Henzen (Recruiter): +31 6 18 55 41 00, , call or send a whatsapp message

They'll be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about working at TIP Group.

Core Responsibilities

The Trailer Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on trailers to ensure they remain safe and road-ready. They will conduct technical inspections and work collaboratively within a professional workshop environment.

Requirements

Candidates should have MBO-level vocational education or equivalent technical experience in automotive, truck, or trailer industries. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and strong mechanical aptitude are required for this role.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 vacation days
  • 13 ADV days
  • Overtime compensation
  • Permanent contract opportunity
  • Internal training
  • Career development opportunities

About TIP GROUP

Industry: Truck Transportation

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

TIP Group is one of Europe's leading equipment services providers. We specialise in truck and trailer leasing, rental, maintenance and repair, as well as other value added services such as digital solutions and second-hand equipment. We serve transportation and logistics customers, along with clients in the waste and water, construction, manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, and other diversified industrial sectors. Customers value TIP not only for our equipment but also for the expertise and support that help them stay competitive in a fast-changing industry. Our lease and rentals can be combined with a range of services including maintenance and repair, damage repair, fleet management and telematics, providing our customers with even more value. Whether you run one trailer or operate a large fleet located across multiple European countries, the ability to plan and control your operating costs is essential to any business. Our TIP service plan provides total peace of mind, by offering a range of maintenance and repair options at pre-determined, transparent and competitive prices. In 2025, we're proud to be a Great Place to Work-Certifiedâ„¢ company in all 11 countries where we participated in the survey!

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