Trailer Fitter

DFDS UK & Ireland

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Suffolk - UK

profile Yearly Salary: GBP 29000 - 32500
Posted on: 9 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most If so then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Trailer Fitter

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and hands-on individual to join our Trailer Workshop supporting the day-to-day maintenance and movement of trailers. This role combines practical workshop duties with administrative responsibilities ensuring trailers are serviced compliant and ready for use in a fast-paced logistics environment. This role requires you to work a varied shift pattern which will include days evenings and potential nights - shift allowance and over time available.

You will be responsible for

  • Servicing maintaining and carrying out repairs on trailers to ensure they remain safe and roadworthy

  • Supporting occasional cross-docking operations to assist with the efficient movement of goods

  • Completing all required administration accurately ensuring work is recorded processed and booked out on relevant systems

  • Refuelling refrigerated trailers and monitoring fuel levels to maintain temperature-controlled operations

  • Working closely with the wider team to ensure minimal downtime and smooth daily operations

About you

You have an engineering background and bring a practical hands-on approach to your work. Youre a reliable team player with a positive can-do attitude who takes pride in working hard and getting the job done right. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team youre adaptable motivated and willing to step in wherever needed to support smooth day-to-day operations.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Now about what we can give you. Youll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

  • Life assurance cover

  • Contributory company pension scheme

  • Holiday Purchase Scheme

  • Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

  • Full employee assistance programme including:

  • Proactive financial emotional mental and physical health care support including face to face counselling fast 24/7 access to a GP a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.

  • Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers

  • Cashback on health care including dental optical physiotherapy prescriptions specialist consultations and much more.

  • Access to myStrength our Wellbeing platform which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.

  • Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While youre with us we want you to develop. At DFDS we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role if needed.

Are we a match Then what are you waiting for Apply Now.

If you think your personality skills experience and desire match this role wed love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible as were keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most If so then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Trailer FitterBe part of the movement - and play your part.About the roleWe are looking for a reliable and hands-on individual to join our Trai...
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Key Skills

  • DME
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Algebra
  • Fire Sprinkler Fitting
  • Physiology Knowledge
  • Tube Bending
  • OSHA
  • Fabrication
  • Pipe Threading
  • Welding
  • Geometry
  • Power Tools

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About DFDSWe operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17000 full-time employees.We move goods in trailers by ferry road & rail and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.We also move car and foot passengers o ... View more

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