Workshop Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Lincolnshire Trailers are a small family run business with a large site located just off the M180 near Epworth, ideally positioned to bring our products across the length and breadth of Lincolnshire. We offer sales, hire and service of horseboxes, motorhomes and trailers. Offering an outstanding customer service to all our customers in all aspects of our business, helped us to develop a strong reputation as one of Lincolnshire’s leading suppliers of trailers, horseboxes and leisure vehicles.
We operate a busy workshop building and performing PDI checks on trailers prior to customer collection. We are a member of NTTA and have full servicing facilities for any make / model of trailer.
An opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Workshop Operative.
Responsibilities of this role will include:
- Preparing a variety of hire vehicles and trailers (cleaning, loading & performing pre hire checks before collection;
- Working alongside the workshop manage to prepare and assemble parts and option kits on new trailers;
- Assisting with servicing, maintenance and repairs of trailers;
- Delivering & collecting trailers to customers address throughout the Lincolnshire region;
- Valeting and cleaning of sold trailers prior to customer collection;
- Working closely with the Hire manager to ensure smooth operation of our large hire fleet of Motorhomes, Horseboxes, Car Trailers, Fridge trailers etc.;
To be considered for this position, you must have:
- Full Drivers licence (ideally clean, but minor points accepted);
- Customer service focussed, with good interpersonal skills;
- Conscientious, reliable, flexible and willing to go the extra mile;
- Previous towing experience is preferable but not essential;
- Forklift experience preferred but not essential;
This is a diverse role, so you must be adaptable and have a ‘can do’ attitude.
We offer a competitive salary, based on experience, with 22 days holiday allowance + 8 Bank Holidays and pension contributions included.
We will provide ongoing training to further your career.
Hours of work
Mon-Fri 08:30 – 17:00 1 hour lunch
Some Saturdays will be required, but a day off in the week will be given in lieu
Salary depending on experience, but we aim to pay circa £27,500
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doncaster DN9 1NY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Workshop Operative roles across TREK GROUP LIMITED's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,500 - £27,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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