Trailer Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 10 January 2026
LOCATION
Chelmsford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£38,000 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Trailer Maintenance Mechanical Skills Engineering Skills Roadside Repair Skills MOT Preparation Health and Safety Compliance Time Management Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Trailer Technician in Chelmsford

SPR is a one-stop trailer service provider, carrying out routine trailer maintenance, servicing, and MOTs, as well as 24/7 roadside repairs and quay checking. We are currently looking for Trailer Technicians / Fitters to join our well-established and reputable team from our depot in Tilbury, Essex, covering the Purfleet, Tilbury, and Dartford area.

The predicted salary is between 33000 - 38000 £ per year.

Company benefits include:

  • Competitive Salary: As a skilled fitter, the salary on offer is around £43,000 per annum depending on experience, with realistic potential annual earnings of £55,000+
  • All non-rostered overtime paid at double time
  • Holiday pay based on average earnings
  • Enhanced holiday based on length of service
  • Annual performance related bonus

As a Trailer Technician / Fitter your key responsibilities will include:

  • Cover on-site servicing and breakdowns as required
  • Workshop based preparation of trailers for MOT
  • Attending roadside breakdowns and repairs/servicing at our customer sites
  • Quayside trailer checking and repairs
  • Abide by the conditions, safe systems of work and Health and Safety
  • Work efficiently, promptly and responsibly

C+E licence would be advantageous but training could be given. For the Trailer Technician/Fitter role, you will have relevant engineering/mechanical skills and ideally experience in a similar role, which would be advantageous. You will have excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure. You will hold a full driving licence.

Applicants with less experience are also welcomed and training can be given; however, you must have some mechanical experience or training. Trainee fitters with a mechanical background have the opportunity to earn around £33,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience and overtime.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests heavily in modern technology, equipment, and training, providing an environment where you can develop your skills and technical knowledge to maximise your earning potential.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to apply, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

No recruitment agencies please.

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