Mobile Trailer Technician

Perfect Placement; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Mobile Trailer Technician in Gateshead. You will perform detailed inspections, servicing, and repairs on trailers, ensuring safety and functionality while providing exceptional customer service. The role offers a salary of up to £38,000 with various benefits, including a welcome bonus, private healthcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Technician Welcome Bonus

Private Healthcare

Contributory Pension Scheme

Paid Annual Holiday + Bank Holidays

Employee Well-being payments

Training & Development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• A valid HGV Class 1 driving license is required.
• Experience with axle manufacturers like BPW, SAF, or JOST.
• Training or experience in tail lift maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs on trailers.
• Complete compliance documentation.
• Diagnose issues using EBS systems.

Skills

Semi-trailer or Heavy Vehicle experience

EBS diagnostics experience

Customer service

Education

Industry standard qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQs

IRTEC accreditation

Welding certification

Tools

HALDEX

WABCO

KNORR BREMSE

Job description

We are currently seeking a Mobile Trailer Technician on behalf of our Client, an Automotive Transportation and Logistics company based in the Gateshead area.

The successful Mobile Trailer Technician can expect a salary of up to £38,000 and working hours of Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Technician Welcome Bonus - will receive up to £1,000 welcome bonus on completion of 1 year's service
• Private Healthcare
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Paid Annual Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Holiday Buy/Sell
• Employee Well-being - In January each year, a one-off payment of £60 is made to all employees
• Referral Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Income Protection
• Business Hero Awards to earn extra £££
• Christmas vouchers - Employees will get gifted a 'One4All vouchers' during the Christmas period
• Training & Development
• Eyecare vouchers
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• HGV Medical - Our client will Contribute 50% of the cost of your HGV medical
• On-site parking
• Company events

Duties

• Perform detailed inspections, servicing, and repairs on trailers, maintaining the highest standards of safety and functionality.
• Accurately and efficiently complete all compliance documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues using EBS systems such as HALDEX, WABCO, and KNORR BREMSE.
• Participate in ongoing product and industry training, including IRTEC, tail lift, BPW & SAF axle/brake training to continuously develop your expertise.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting tight deadlines.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
• Consistently uphold and demonstrate company values and behaviors.

Whilst the above outlines the main duties of the post, the list is not exhaustive, and duties may need to change in light of future developments or from time to time as directed by your supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Semi-trailer or Heavy Vehicle experience.
• Industry standard qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQs
• HGV Class 1 driving licence.
• Car Driving Licence
• IRTEC accreditation.
• EBS diagnostics experience, including Knorr Bremse, Haldex, and WABCO systems.
• Welding certification.
• Training or experience with axle manufacturers such as BPW, SAF, or JOST.
• Tail lift training and experience.
• Double deck or lifting deck maintenance experience

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.