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Royal Mail; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend supplement

Welcome bonus

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Training & development

PPE provided

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail seeks a Level 3 qualified mechanic for Oxford Workshop on a permanent contract. You will perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair work on a diverse fleet including LCVs and HGVs, using your own toolkit in a modern workshop.

You must hold a Level 3 qualification with a UK driving licence; HGV with trailer is preferred. The role requires flexibility to cover a changing shift pattern, and offers a pathway for career development and training.

Qualifications

• Advanced Level 3 qualification in Light or Heavy vehicles.
• Own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Experience on a wide range of vehicles (LCV/HGV).
• Valid UK manual driving licence; HGV with trailer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles, trailers and equipment.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs; access to specialist tools in workshops.

Skills

Level 3 qualified

Vehicle diagnostics

Maintenance & repair

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Technician qualification

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 341037

Location: Oxford Workshop

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 a Level 3 qualified mechanic at Oxford Workshop on aPermanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time

• 14:30, week 2: 09:30
• 18:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

• Weekend supplement on Saturday (£53.66 per shift) per attendance.
• 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 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.
• Payment is subject to terms and conditions.

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 light / 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 (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.