Job Advert
Tail Lift Fitter
Trafford Park, Manchester
£15.60 per hour
- Monday to Friday, 44 hours per week
The Job
Coolfreeze are seeking an experienced Tail Lift Fitter to join their specialist coachbuilding team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of tail lifts and associated lifting equipment on commercial vehicles. This role is essential to ensuring our builds meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
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Install, service, and repair a wide range of commercial vehicle tail lifts (column, tuckaway, cantilever, passenger lifts, etc.).
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Carry out LOLER inspections and complete all associated certification and documentation to legal standards.
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Diagnose and repair vehicle electrical systems, including wiring, lighting circuits, control systems, and fault tracing.
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Work with hydraulic systems, including hose replacement, ram repairs, pump servicing, and leak diagnosis.
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Collaborate with the coachbuilding team to integrate tail lifts into new vehicle builds and conversions.
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Conduct pre-delivery checks to ensure all lifting equipment is safe, compliant, and fully operational.
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Maintain accurate service records, job sheets, and compliance documentation.
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Adhere to all health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
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Provide technical support and advice to colleagues and customers when required.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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LOLER certification (essential) with proven experience carrying out statutory inspections.
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Strong knowledge of vehicle wiring, electrical fault-finding, and 12V/24V systems.
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Solid understanding of hydraulic systems and components.
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Previous experience fitting or maintaining tail lifts, mobility lifts, or similar lifting equipment.
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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation manuals.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
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High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Desirable experience
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Experience within a coachbuilding, commercial vehicle bodywork, or automotive engineering environment.
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Familiarity with major tail lift brands (e.g., Dhollandia, Ratcliff, DEL, Anteo).
Benefits for you
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Auto-enrolment pension.
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A day off for your Birthday.
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20 days annual lease plus Bank Holidays.
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Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
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Access to their wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
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Branded uniform.
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Death in service benefit.
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Opportunities for overtime and progression.
About Coolfreeze
Coolfreeze is an industry renowned bodybuilding (coachbuilders) company, with one site in Manchester and a second in Wiltshire. Their team are experts in their field and work to deliver exceptional customer service. So, whether their customers need a panel van or a 26-ton truck body, they can rely on their experience and knowledge to help them design the perfect vehicle. Their enduring success is built on a sound customer base who continue to use their services year after year, safe in the knowledge that Coolfreeze will meet their expectation. They have an incredible team of experts at Coolfreeze, with many achieving significant lengths of service with them, which is something they are proud of. The longevity of their staff is a major contribution to their success and their input into their ISO 9001:2008 quality control system is an integral part of their high standards. Coolfreeze is a well-known and respected name in the industry and also has the resilience and high standing of owners, Rygor Group, behind it.
Our Process
When applying, please include a full current CV. Once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Managing your data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control, and by applying to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Your application data is held within our secure applicant tracking system through hireful - you will be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone, throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your application progress.
