Mobile Trailer Technician

Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 during probation, then moving to 6:00 to 14:00 or 7:00 to 15:00. The Mobile Trailer Technician is responsible for maintaining trailers to the relevant standard. Essential duties and responsibilities To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to assist and then after an allotted training period perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ensure health, safety and environmental regulations and safe working practices are always adhered to
• Use lighting and ventilation only when necessary. Turn off all electrical lighting and equipment when not in use, turn off computers fully and do not leave on standby
• Segregate waste at source and dispose of waste in the correct receptacles / containers, recycling wherever possible
• Ensure that all spillages are cleaned up quickly and effectively using spill kits and absorbent material supplied. Spilled material must be disposed of correctly and responsibly once contained. Use drain covers where necessary, if there is a risk of spilled materials reaching a drainage system / watercourse
• Refer to COSHH information before using a chemical / product for the first time and remain familiar with first aid and spillage information for all substances use
• Only carry out vehicle journeys when necessary. Always drive company vehicles in a fuel saving manner and car-share when possible
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of trailers
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of shutter doors
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on other equipment as and when required and fully trained
• Welding as required
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• Attend disabled vehicles at the roadside or at customer's premises
• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises
• Liaise with parts department to attain parts
• Ensure appropriate clocking is made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses
• Other general depot duties as designated by the Manager
  
  To perform this role successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
• Technical qualifications - City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ qualified Technician
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Current driving licence
• Ability to work within a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solution-driven approach
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literate
• Good DIY skills
• Computer literacy
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work within guidelines and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• LOLER Trained
• HGV licence
• Forklift Licence (FLT)
• Experience on various tail lift/lifting deck and shutter door manufacturers
• Main Dealer workshop experience