Trailer Mechanic - 54 hours/week

Job Description:

You will be working at a specialized and independent truck and trailer workshop in Veghel. The company performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers of all brands - from Scania and DAF to Volvo, Mercedes, and MAN. Not tied to a single dealer, but widely applicable for a diverse customer base ranging from small transporters to large fleet companies.

The workshop has five passages and works with specialized mechanics and a well-thought-out schedule. There is also a 24-hour breakdown service. It is an informal, professional environment where craftsmanship is valued and where you as a mechanic take direct responsibility.

As a Trailer Mechanic, you are responsible for independently diagnosing and resolving faults and defects in trailers and semi-trailers. You perform maintenance tasks and MOT inspections, change brake pads and discs, repair axles, suspension, and steering systems, and work on electrical systems such as ABS/EBS and lighting. Additionally, you carry out complete overhauls and are capable of resolving breakdowns on-site.

Welding is a strong asset - aluminum and MIG/MAG welding are common in the workshop. The workweek is structurally 54 hours, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, paid according to weekly remuneration as per the Motor Vehicle Industry Collective Labor Agreement.

Tasks:

• Performing periodic maintenance: changing oil, replacing filters, changing brake pads and discs
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults in axles, suspension, coupling, and brake systems
• Conducting electrical diagnoses on ABS/EBS, lighting, lift axle faults, and other electrical components
• Performing MOT inspections and complete overhauls
• Performing welding where necessary (aluminum or MIG/MAG)

Work Time:

• 54 hours per week
• Monday-Friday: 08:00-19:00
• Saturday: 08:00-12:00

Salary:

• €17.00 - €18.50 gross/hour
• 28.5% surcharge for the first two overtime hours per day
• 47% surcharge for all additional overtime hours (€21.85 - €23.77/hour)
• 8% holiday allowance (paid weekly)
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km

Experience:

• Proven work experience as a trailer mechanic, truck mechanic, or in a similar technical role
• Experience performing periodic maintenance — changing oil, replacing filters, changing brake pads and discs
• Knowledge of mechanical systems such as axles, suspension, clutch, and brake systems
• Familiarity with electrical diagnosis and faults in ABS/EBS and lighting is a plus
• Welding experience (aluminum or MIG/MAG) is a strong plus
• Willing to work structurally 54 hours per week
• Good command of the Dutch and/or English language

Additional Info:

• Accommodation: Provided.
• Driver's license is required
• Transport provided.
• Health insurance provided.
• Weekly payment.
• 24 vacation days per year (based on full-time).
• Pension accrual: 23.4% of the pensionable salary.
• Housing with private bedroom possible.

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