Commercial Bodyshop & Trailer Repair Technician
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.
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