Towbar and Trailer Technician

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Towbar and Trailer Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled, hands-on professionals with experience in product repair and wiring, seeking a role within a reputable company based in Edinburgh (West). The successful Towbar and Trailer Technician will benefit from competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a stable working environment.

Benefits for the successful Towbar and Trailer Technician:

• Basic salary of up to £32,000, with an OTE of approximately £38,720
• 33 days holiday annually, including bank holidays
• Monday to Friday working hours, 37.5 hours per week – no weekends
• Product-specific training provided to develop and enhance skills
• Opportunity to work with a well-established company in the motor trade industry
• Supportive team environment and career progression prospects

Duties of the Towbar and Trailer Technician:

• Fit towbars to customer vehicles, ensuring all marks and scratches are properly recorded and handled with care
• Service and repair the Company’s fleet of hire trailers and horseboxes to an agreed schedule
• Assemble, modify, and maintain trailers in line with operational requirements
• Maintain comprehensive records of servicing and repairs for each trailer in the hire fleet
• Ensure vehicles and trailers awaiting workshop attention are securely parked in designated areas
• Report any vehicle damage or issues immediately to management
• Inspect and verify the condition of customer vehicles before fitting towbars
• Handle customer property with respect and professionalism during repair and fitting processes
• As required, visit customer premises to perform repairs or fit towbars
• Maintain and troubleshoot tools and equipment, reporting faults promptly
• Be trained and qualified to operate a forklift truck if necessary

Requirements of the Towbar and Trailer Technician:

• Proven practical experience in repairing products and wiring in any industry
• Previous experience with fitting towbars and servicing trailers or similar products such as flatbed trailers and horseboxes
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Ability to diagnose faults accurately and provide technical advice
• Willingness to undergo product-specific training
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Customer-focused approach with professionalism in all interactions

Contact Sam Butcher, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Edinburgh and Midlothian, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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