Towbar & Service Technician

Towbar and Service Mechanic - Crawley

• Position: Towbar and Service Mechanic
• Location: Crawley
• Company: National Automotive Towbar and Trailer Fitting Service Provider
• Salary: £27,000 per annum plus sales bonus (paid quarterly) based on targets
• Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week, no weekends)

Our client a National Automotive Towbar and Trailer Fitting Service Provider are seeking a skilled Towbar and Service Mechanic to join their Crawley branch. This role involves fitting towbars and servicing trailers while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and adhering to Health and Safety regulations. You will work closely with the Branch Team to achieve sales and keep up with customer and trade demand. 

Key Responsibilities as a Towbar & Service Technician:

• Towbar Installation: Accurately fit towbars to customer vehicles, ensuring all pre-existing marks/scratches are recorded, and handle all customer property with the utmost respect.
• Trailer Servicing: Service and repair customer trailers and the company’s hire fleet within agreed timeframes and quality standards.
• Workshop Maintenance: Keep the workshop clean and organised, maintaining tools and equipment in good working order. Report any issues promptly to the Branch Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with the latest towbar fitting instructions and adhere to all Health & Safety policies, ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed service records for the company’s hire fleet and assist in stock takes as required.
• Additional Duties: Assist in trailer assembly and modification, provide technical advice, and perform any other reasonable tasks as directed.

Qualifications and requirement for the successful Towbar & Service Technician :

• Interest and experience in vehicle mechanics and electrics.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo training, including Forklift Truck operation.
• Previous experience with vehicle mechanics/electrics is essential (formal qualifications not required). A full UK driving licence is mandatory

For more information about this Towbar and Service Mechanic position or to explore other automotive opportunities in the Gatwick area, please reach out to Sam Enderby at Perfect Placement.

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