About the role

This is a hands-on workshop role suited to someone who is confident working with heavy vehicles, understands how to make strong, practical repairs and takes pride in the quality of their work.

Key responsibilities

- Fabrication, welding and repairs to trucks and trailers

- Repairs and modifications to truck bodies, trays, guards, brackets and associated components

- Structural fabrication and general workshop welding

- Repair and fabrication work on heavy plant and earthmoving equipment as required

- MIG welding, cutting, grinding and fabrication

- Diagnosing damaged components and working out practical repair solutions

- Measuring, fitting and fabricating components accurately

- Working closely with our workshop and operations teams

- Maintaining a clean and safe workshop

- Taking ownership of the quality of your work

About you

- Has strong welding and fabrication skills

- Has experience working on trucks, trailers or heavy equipment





- Is confident carrying out repairs and modifications

- Can work independently and problem-solve

- Produces strong, practical work suitable for heavy-duty use

- Takes pride in their workmanship

- Is reliable and works well as part of a team

- Has a strong focus on safety

- Experience in civil, earthmoving, quarry, transport or heavy equipment would be highly regarded

About us

Laka Civil is a civil and earthmoving company with a modern fleet, offering a practical and supportive team environment in a workshop-based setting.

Benefits

- Permanent, stable employment

- Workshop-based position

- Variety of work across trucks, trailers and heavy equipment

- Up-to-date civil and earthmoving fleet

- Practical, supportive team environment

- Competitive pay based on experience and ability

- Opportunity to become a key part of our workshop team

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