TRAILER TECHNICIAN

Leading provider of commercial workshop solutions, is looking for an experienced Trailer Technician to join their workshops.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing and inspecting commercial trailers to ensure maximum fleet availability, roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations.

• Perform servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial trailers.
• Inspect trailers to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose and repair ABS, EBS and air brake system faults.
• Conduct brake testing following repairs and overhauls.
• Repair or replace wheel bearings, brake components, suspension parts and air systems.
• Inspect chassis, cross members, kingpins, landing legs, floors and trailer structures.
• Service and repair BPW and Henred axle systems.
• Reprogram and adjust trailer modulators where required.
• Carry out welding and structural trailer repairs.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Complete job cards, inspection reports and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with workshop safety and SHEQ standards.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and recommend preventative maintenance initiatives.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Trailer Technician
• WABCO Air Brake Certificate or extensive proven experience working on WABCO air brake systems.
• Extensive experience working on:
  • Side Loaders
  • Interlink Trailers
  • Dry Freight Semi-Trailers
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ABS and EBS braking systems
  • Air brake systems
  • Mechanical and air suspension systems
  • Weweler suspension systems
  • BPW Eco, Eco+ and Eco2 axles
  • Henred axle systems
• Experience in trailer welding and structural repairs.
• Ability to diagnose and repair ABS/EBS faults.
• Experience replacing bearings, brake linings, slack adjusters and air boosters.
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence.
• Own toolbox and tools.
• Willingness to attend breakdowns and perform onsite repairs when required.