Full job descriptionJoin Royal Mail’s Greenest FleetAre you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.
We’re recruiting a Level 2 qualified mechanic at Milton Keynes Workshop on a Permanent contract.
Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 13:30 -22:00 You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).
What’s in it for you?
*Salary: £36,391 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
*Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£42.93 per shift) is applicable.
*22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
*An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
*The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
*PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
*Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
*Overtime is paid at 1.4 x the hourly rate.
A bit about the role
With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.
You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
A bit about you
Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 2 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
Valid UK driving license: You hold a full manual UK driving license, HGV/FLT licence would be advantageous.
High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.
We offer the opportunity to upskill through a fully funded structured training programme, leading to an industry-recognised equivalent IMI Level 3 qualification and progression within the company, including salary.
Job reference: 345688