Trailer Technician

CDM Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Trailer Technician to join a busy engineering team at Gatwick. The role involves maintaining and repairing trailers while ensuring safety and efficiency. You should have proven experience in vehicle maintenance, and additional skills in welding and safety awareness are advantageous. Competitive salary and benefits including life assurance and health plans are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

6% employer pension contribution

3X Salary Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle or trailer maintenance and repair.
• Health & Safety awareness and a methodical approach.
• Forklift licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain trailers, dollies, and associated equipment.
• Inspect vehicles and report faults before work begins.
• Log all work accurately in SAP.

Skills

Vehicle or trailer maintenance

Welding or fabrication skills

Good communication skills

Organisational ability

Problem-solving mindset

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Trailer Technician

We're looking for an experienced Trailer Technician to join a busy engineering team based at Gatwick. You'll be maintaining and repairing trailers and ground support equipment, ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and to the highest standards. This is a hands‑on role where reliability, precision, and pride in your work really matter.

What You'll Be Doing

• Repair and maintain trailers, dollies, and associated equipment
• Inspect vehicles airside and in the workshop, reporting faults before work begins
• Collect equipment for servicing and log all work accurately in SAP
• Keep the Workshop Supervisor updated on additional work or parts required
• Liaise with stores for parts supply and ensure everything is labelled and stored correctly
• Report and quarantine any defective tools or equipment immediately
• Complete daily timesheets and ensure paperwork is accurate and up to date

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in vehicle or trailer maintenance and repair
• Welding or fabrication skills (advantageous)
• Good communication and organisational ability
• A customer-focused, problem‑solving mindset
• Health & Safety awareness and a methodical approach
• Forklift licence (desirable)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (on-site, Gatwick)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 6% employer pension contribution
• 3X Salary Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private medical insurance