Trailer Technician — Workshop & Mobile Repairs (6am Start, Overtime)

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

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.