Location: Peterborough Salary: £32,000 - £36,500 DOE Contract Type: Permanent Hours: To Be Confirmed
Join a Skilled Commercial Vehicle Repair TeamOur client is seeking an experienced Commercial Bodyshop & Trailer Repair Technician to join their busy workshop team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician with experience in commercial vehicle body repairs, trailer refurbishment, fabrication, and specialist repair work to play a key role in maintaining fleet availability and delivering high-quality repairs.The RoleAs a Commercial Bodyshop & Trailer Repair Technician, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, refurbishment, and restoration of commercial vehicles, trailers, refrigerated bodies, lifting deck systems, and tail lifts.
Key duties include: Inspecting commercial vehicles and trailers to identify damage and repair requirements
Carrying out accident damage repairs to commercial vehicles, trailers, and ancillary equipment
Repairing and replacing steel, aluminium, stainless steel, GRP, and composite body panels
Completing chassis, structural, and framework repairs
Performing welding, fabrication, cutting, and metal-forming work
Repairing and refurbishing curtain-sided, box, refrigerated, double-deck, tanker, tipper, skeletal, and specialist trailers
Repairing trailer doors, locks, flooring, side rails, rear frames, curtains, tracks, rollers, and tensioning systems
Repairing insulated sidewalls and composite panels on refrigerated trailers
Diagnosing and repairing lifting deck systems, including ropes, pulleys, rollers, guide systems, and safety devices
Carrying out tail lift diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems
Completing mechanical strip and refit work, including lighting systems, mirrors, bumpers, mudguards, trim panels, and electrical components
Preparing repaired surfaces for paint and refinishing operations
Carrying out quality inspections, function testing, and maintaining accurate repair documentation
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety, workshop, and industry standards
About You To be successful in this role, you should have: Previous experience in commercial vehicle body repair and trailer maintenance
Strong welding and fabrication skills, including MIG welding
Experience repairing trailer bodywork and structural components
Knowledge of refrigerated trailer repairs and composite panel systems
Experience with lifting deck mechanisms and tail lift repairs
Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Mechanical strip and refit experience
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
A strong understanding of workshop health and safety procedures
What's On Offer Competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,500, depending on experience
Permanent opportunity with a well-established commercial vehicle operation
Varied and technically challenging workload
Opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial vehicles, trailers, refrigerated units, lifting deck systems, and tail lifts
Supportive workshop environment focused on quality and safety
How to Apply
Contact Toni Francis on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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