Newcastle: Truck & Trailer Fabrication Technician (Commercial Fleet Workshop)

Title: Truck & Trailer Fabrication Technician Area: Newcastle Industry: Workshop Ref No.: TRG 2460 Salary: Market and exp. related Start Date: ASAP Type: Permanent Special Instructions: Physically fit candidate with strong fabrication and mechanical workshop experience required An opportunity exists for a hands-on TRUCK & TRAILER FABRICATION TECHNICIAN within a busy fleet maintenance and repair environment servicing commercial trucks, trailers, and refrigerated transport units. The successful candidate will be a multi-skilled artisan type individual capable of performing fabrication, welding, mechanical repairs, installations, and general workshop maintenance tasks across a range of commercial fleet equipment. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Fabrication and welding of truck and trailer components Structural repairs and reinforcement of commercial vehicle bodies Mechanical repairs and servicing of truck engines and components Panel beating and body repair work where required Trailer maintenance, repairs and modifications Wheel alignment and tyre servicing for commercial vehicles Installation and repair of refrigeration units and insulated truck bodies Skimming of components and workshop machining tasks Breakdown support and fault finding on fleet vehicles Installation of specialised fleet equipment and transport systems Ensure all work is completed to workshop quality and safety standards Maintain workshop tools, equipment and job documentation EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Grade 12 (Matric) Trade qualification advantageous (Boilermaker / Welder / Fabricator / Diesel Mechanic) Proven experience in commercial truck, trailer, or fleet workshop environments Strong welding and fabrication experience (MIG / ARC / structural repairs) Mechanical knowledge of diesel engines and vehicle components Experience with trailers, refrigerated transport bodies, and commercial vehicle structures advantageous Wheel alignment and tyre servicing experience beneficial Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical faults Physically fit and capable of working in a hands-on workshop environment Valid Code 8 drivers license (Code 10 advantageous) Reliable, disciplined and able to work independently Traceable & contactable references Local residency or relocation required