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Mobile Trailer Technician

Shorterm Group

Winsford

On-site

GBP 1,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mobile Trailer Technician to join their team in Winsford. This hands-on role involves repairing and servicing a fleet of double-deck trailers while maintaining strong relationships with customers. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, a full clean driving license, and proven experience in trailer maintenance. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll play a key role in ensuring the fleet's operational readiness. Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including a holiday purchase scheme and an overtime bonus. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Early Friday finish
Enhanced parental leave
Death in service benefit
On-site parking with electric charging points
Subsidised on-site canteen
Overtime bonus scheme
Free birthday breakfast

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience in commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer manufacturing.
  • Ability to conduct chassis deck servicing and LOLER inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct repairs and inspections on trailers and maintain customer relationships.
  • Perform pre-MOT inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience
Trailer/tail lift repair
Double-deck trailer maintenance
Strong communication skills
Relationship-building skills
Self-motivated
Proactive attitude
Organised
Full, clean driving licence

Job description

Mobile Trailer Technician

Department: Production
Job Title: Mobile Trailer Technician
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)
Flexibility is required to work evenings or weekends as business needs dictate.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Rental Fleet Manager, you will be based at our Winsford facility and responsible for the repair, servicing, and MOT preparation of our double-deck trailer fleet. This role involves liaising with customers on-site, ensuring strong professional relationships are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Conduct repairs and inspections on trailers.
  2. Assess and address defects upon rental check-in.
  3. Perform pre-MOT inspections and present vehicles for testing.
  4. Maintain and develop customer relationships.
  5. Carry out vehicle safety inspections.
  6. Order necessary parts as required.
  7. Maintain accurate job cards and service records.
  8. Ensure efficient use and disposal of raw materials and consumables.
  9. Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
  10. Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Key Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organised, proactive, and self-motivated, with the following qualifications:
  1. Manufacturing experience, ideally in commercial vehicle bodywork or trailer manufacturing.
  2. Proven experience in trailer/tail lift repair and double-deck trailer maintenance.
  3. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  4. Enthusiastic, driven, and determined attitude.
  5. Full, clean driving licence.
  6. Ability to conduct chassis deck, tail lift servicing, and LOLER inspections.

Employee Benefits

  1. £19.17 per hour, 41.5-hour workweek (Monday - Friday)
  2. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  3. Holiday purchase scheme (available every January)
  4. Employee Assistance Programme
  5. Early Friday finish
  6. Enhanced parental leave
  7. Death in service benefit
  8. On-site parking with electric/plug-in charging points
  9. Subsidised on-site canteen
  10. Overtime bonus scheme
  11. Free birthday breakfast, free fruit, and Free Cake Fridays!
  12. Christmas shutdown
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