Trailer Technician

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Overtime available

Full induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Company uniform provided

Safe, well-equipped working环境

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Oakham is seeking an experienced HGV / Trailer Technician to join a well-established transport business operating a leading agricultural fleet. You will service, repair, diagnose and maintain a modern fleet of HGVs and trailers to keep the operation running smoothly.

Work with a skilled workshop team, completing tasks to high safety and quality standards. The role offers guaranteed hours with overtime opportunities and a full induction plus ongoing training to develop

Qualifications

• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify faults (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic).
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Complete work in line with manufacturer and company standards.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate workshop documentation.
• Participate in the on-call and out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Health and safety

Teamwork

HGV licence

Education

Level 2 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Job Title: HGV / Trailer Technician

Location: Oakham

Salary: Up to £23.50 per hour + Overtime

Shift: Monday to Friday Days

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV / Trailer Technician to join a well-established transport business operating one of the UK's leading agricultural haulage fleets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to work on a modern fleet of HGVs and specialist trailers, carrying out servicing, repairs, diagnostics and maintenance to ensure maximum fleet availability.

Working as part of an experienced workshop team, you'll be trusted to complete work to a high standard while maintaining excellent safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Complete work in line with manufacturer and company standards.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate workshop documentation.
• Participate in the on-call and out-of-hours rota.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician, Trailer Technician or HGV Mechanic.
• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Flexible and proactive attitude.
• HGV Licence desirable but not essential

Benefits

• Additional call-out and out-of-hours payments
• Guaranteed hours
• Overtime availablePermanent, full-time position
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Career development opportunities
• Company uniform provided
• Safe, well-equipped working environment

Reference:INDMM