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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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