CommercialBodyshop & Trailer Repair Technician

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