At John Raymond Transport we are looking for a fully qualified Trailer Fitter to join our team in Bridgend.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair trailers, dealing with mechanical breakdowns and damage to restore vehicles to required performance in order to minimise/or avoid unnecessary delays.
- Provide technical knowledge/advice/skill to other team members ensuring the best decisions are made.
- Carry out weekly inspections of vehicles.
- Carry out preventative planned maintenance/repairs.
- Carry out all other relevant duties as directed by the Company.
Required Qualifications/Job Training
- Apprentice trained and qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in heavy vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair or equivalent advantageous but not essential.
- A clean driving licence is essential.
- HGV category C+E entitlement (advantageous but not essential)
- Training in IOSH working safely (advantageous but not essential)
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of current legislation.
- Ability to diagnose/repair mechanical breakdowns.
- Maintenance of HGV Trailers and good understanding of MOT standards and DVSA roadworthiness standards.
- Understanding of ABS and EBS systems.
- Working in a team environment with minimal supervision and a can-do attitude.
Why John Raymond Transport?
We are a company who put a strong emphasis on teamwork creating a work environment that offers flexibility as well as space for career and personal development. We offer a range of benefits which include:
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive salary
- On and off the Job training
- A defined career path with progression opportunities available.
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Training programmes
- Tool Allowance
Schedule:
- Day shift – Monday to Friday
Competitive rate of pay on offer for the successful candidate.
