Vehicle Technician

Job reference: 325605

Location: Crick Workshop

Job type: Permanent contract

Are 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 an Level 2 qualified mechanics at Crick Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50-55k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time  - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 13:00 - 21:30  You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 - 14:00 (with a weekday day off).  

Permanent night shift also available - shift pattern; Monday to Thursday 21:30 to 06:00 and Friday 18:30 to 24:00.  When scheduled to work Saturday the hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 20:30 to 06:00 | Friday start at 19:00 finish Saturday at 06:00) Saturday working will be on a rota 1 in 3 weeks.  Night shift allowance is £131.38 per week plus £41.68 for Saturday morning finish.

What’s in it for you?

•    Salary: £36,491 plus a shift allowance of £90.21 per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30 shift.
•    Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£42.93 per shift) 
•    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.
 

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 use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair heavy goods vehicles.
•    You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

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 HGV.  As this is a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) workshop, we are seeking Technicians with prior experience working on HGVs.
•    Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, 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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.