Towbar Technician – Automotive Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Towbar Technician to join a reputable automotive employer in the Glasgow/Lanarkshire area. The role involves fitting, wiring and servicing towbars and related trailer equipment, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Fit and wire towbars to customer vehicles, documenting any marks or scratches beforehand.
• Perform trailer services, repairs and modifications, ensuring timely completion.
• Handle customer property with care and securely park vehicles and trailers in designated areas.
• Report any vehicle damage or issues immediately to management.
• Service and repair the company’s fleet of hire trailers, maintaining detailed records.
• Assemble and modify trailers as required and maintain tools and equipment.
• Visit customer premises for on‑site repairs or fittings when needed.
• Operate a forklift truck after training, if required.

Required profile

• Practical experience repairing products and wiring in any industry.
• Experience servicing flatbed trailers, horseboxes or similar equipment.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations.
• Ability to diagnose faults and provide technical advice.

Required skills

• Towbar fitting
• Vehicle wiring
• Flatbed trailer servicing
• Horsebox servicing
• Fault diagnosis
• Forklift operation (training provided)

What we offer

• Basic salary up to £34,000, OTE approximately £40,720 per year.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• 37.5‑hour work week, Monday to Friday, no weekend work.
• Product‑specific training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment within a well‑established company.