Truck and trailer mechanic

About the job

You work as a mechanic and you prefer large vehicles over passenger cars. In this job you service trucks and trailers every day. The goal is to get them back on the road safely, as quickly as possible. The client specialises in maintenance, repairs, damage repair and technical service for trucks and trailers of various brands and types.

What you'll do

• Maintain and repair trucks and trailers
• Inspect vehicles and find technical faults
• Diagnose and fix breakdowns
• Carry out mechanical and technical repairs
• Repair or replace parts on trailers and trucks
• Handle smaller urgent repairs, for example lighting or tyres
• Work on different brands and types of vehicles
• Discuss needed parts with colleagues
• Record completed work correctly in the work order
• Consult colleagues on more difficult repairs or faults
• Make sure vehicles leave the workshop safely and in good technical condition

Full time, day shift. Workshop hours: 08:00 to 17:00.

What we ask

• Experience as a truck or trailer mechanic is ideal, but not strictly required
• A solid technical background in automotive mechanics, agricultural machinery, mechanical engineering or another technical field is enough
• The client is open to training technical candidates without specific trailer experience to become an all-round mechanic
• Willing to do physical work and work with heavy equipment

What we offer

• Salary: €2,950 gross per month, depending on knowledge and experience
• Travel cost reimbursement in line with current rules
• Possibility of a direct contract with the client based on good performance
• Holiday days in line with the CAO (collective labour agreement) Metaal & Techniek for bodywork companies
• Vakantiegeld (holiday pay) of 8%
• Pension contributions through Covebo
• Opportunities for further technical development and training as a truck and trailer mechanic
• Profit sharing (winstdeling) as stated by the client
• Extra staff activities
• Safety footwear provided by Covebo
• Covebo app: access to your schedule, documents and salary information
• Weekly, on-time salary payment
• A tidy canteen, regular shared meals on Fridays and shared lunches

How to apply

Register through the application form on the website.