At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain refrigerated trailers to ensure top-notch performance.
- Company: Join Gray & Adams, the UK's leader in temperature-controlled vehicles.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, competitive pay, bonuses, and career development.
- Other info: Flexible hours and paid training opportunities available.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a progressive company with hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Mechanical knowledge and a driving license are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Gray & Adams (Ireland) Ltd is currently seeking Service Workshop Operatives to join its Newtownabbey team.
The overall purpose of the job is to service and maintain refrigerated trailers and bodies in accordance with company standards and procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are seeking to establish their career within a market leading, progressive company.
About
Us: Gray & Adams is the UK's market leader in the manufacture of specialist temperature-controlled and bespoke vehicles.
Established in 1957, we are a long-standing, family-owned business dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our customers and fostering the development of our workforce.
Key Job Requirements : Undertake servicing and maintenance work on commercial trailers and tail-lifts in accordance with company standards and procedures.
Delivering high quality workmanship with attention to detail.
Maintaining good housekeeping and adhering to company Health and Safety policies.
Achieving and maintaining proficiency in all aspects of trailer and tail lift and servicing as per company procedures.
Essential
Skills: The successful applicant must: Mechanically knowledgeable and proficient in hands-on working.
Ability to complete work within required deadlines and allocated hours.
Possess the basic knowledge of the principles of Health & Safety within a working environment.
Prepared to work overtime and flexible hours when required.
Willing to learn different skills and undertake training as required.
Have a driving license.
Desirable
Skills: Preference may be given to those applicants who have: City & Guilds Craft Certificate / completed NVQ 3 in Engineering.
Manufacturer certificate to service commercial vehicle / trailer suspensions.
Knowledge of commercial trailers / tail-lifts.
What You Will Receive from
Us: 33 Days Holiday pro rata to 4-day week.
Competitive hourly rate depending on experience level.
Discretionary bonus.
Additional earning potential through overtime.
Group contributory pension scheme.
Paid training and career development opportunities.
Health and wellbeing support So What happens next?
Please contact our Recruitment Team to request an application form.
The closing date for completed application forms is 31st August 2026.
Please note we can only accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Northern Ireland without sponsorship.
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Service Workshop Operative employer: Gray & Adams Ireland Ltd
Gray & Adams (Ireland) Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and progressive work environment in Newtownabbey. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits including 33 days of holiday and a contributory pension scheme, and a commitment to health and wellbeing, we empower our team members to grow their skills while contributing to the success of a market-leading, family-owned business.
