Full job descriptionVehicle TechnicianAre you a Level 3 qualified mechanic 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.
Location: North West Hub Workshop
Salary: Up to £70k, including overtime.
Contact: Permanent
Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 21:30 - 06:00)
What’s in it for you?
*Salary: £40,906 plus a night shift allowance of £131.38 per week.
*Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) is applicable.
*You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500.
*22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to buy 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.
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. You’ll work in a modern, well-equipped workshop, using both specialist tooling and your own tools for maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
Training & Progression
We actively invest in technicians who want to grow:
*MOT & Inspection standards
*LOLER certification
*Advanced vehicle diagnostics
Plus, progression opportunities into Supervisory and Management roles is available.
A bit about you
Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle 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 licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
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.