Trailer Technician

Consult2Recruit; Irlam; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team events

Skills development

Friendly team

Job summary

Consult2Recruit is seeking an experienced Trailer Technician to join a close-knit team in Irlam. The role combines workshop repairs with occasional mobile work, starting at 6:00am and delivering hands-on maintenance across trailers.

You will service and diagnose mechanical faults, work on braking, suspension, lighting and electrical systems, and contribute to safe, high-quality roadworthiness checks.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Trailer Technician or similar role.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Willing to start at 6:00am and work 40–50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, inspecting and maintaining trailers.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults.
• Working on braking, suspension, lighting and electrical systems.
• Welding and fabrication where required.
• Preparing trailers for MOT/roadworthiness inspections.
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance in the workshop.
• Attending occasional mobile breakdowns and repair jobs.
• Maintaining a high standard of safety and tidiness in the workshop.

Skills

Trailer technician

Fault finding

Braking systems

Electrical systems

Welding/fabrication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Mobile work

UK driving licence

Job description

Trailer Technician – Workshop & Mobile

Up to £22ph

Location: Irlam, Greater Manchester

Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00am starts

Hours per week: 40–50 hours

Overtime: Available

We’re looking for an experienced Trailer Technician to join our close-knit team based in the Irlam area.

This is primarily a workshop-based role, with a small amount of mobile work involved, giving you a good mix of workshop repairs and occasional work out on the road.

The Role

• Servicing, inspecting and maintaining trailers
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults
• Working on braking, suspension, lighting and electrical systems
• Welding and fabrication where required
• Preparing trailers for MOT/roadworthiness inspections
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance in the workshop
• Attending occasional mobile breakdowns and repair jobs
• Working to a high standard while maintaining a safe and tidy workshop

About You

• Experienced as a Trailer Technician, Trailer Mechanic, HGV Mechanic or similar
• Confident with mechanical fault finding and repairs
• Comfortable working on braking, suspension and electrical systems
• Welding/fabrication experience would be an advantage
• Able to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious
• Comfortable with 6:00am starts
• Happy to carry out occasional mobile work
• A full UK driving licence is desirable

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday
• 6:00am starts
• 40–50 hours per week
• Overtime available
• Mainly workshop-based with a small amount of mobile work
• A close-knit, friendly team
• Regular company events and team activities
• Varied work across a range of trailers
• A stable position with a company that values its staff
• Opportunities to develop your skills and take on additional responsibility