Automotive Maintenance Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified mechanic to join their North London workshop. This role offers stability and variety, allowing you to work on a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including both traditional and electric models. You will perform essential inspections, diagnostics, and repairs while utilizing your own toolkit and benefiting from a fully equipped workshop. With a permanent contract and the potential to earn up to £60k, this opportunity not only promises a competitive salary but also a chance to develop your career within a supportive and environmentally conscious organization. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to make a difference!

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

PPE and image clothing supplied

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanic with IMI Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience working on a variety of vehicles including LCV and HGV.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Utilize personal toolkit and access specialist tools in the workshop.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostic Procedures

Repair Procedures

Flexibility

High Working Standards

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Tools

Personal Toolkit

Job description

Job Description

Job reference: 322883

Location: North London Workshop, Unit A, Kentish Town Business Park, Regis Road, LONDON, NW5 3RR

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 IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at North London Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Three week rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 06:00 - 14:30 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00.

Saturday working will be required on a rotational basis once every 3 weeks. This workshop is not currently operational on a Sunday.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £42,558 per annum plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:30 - 22:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and/or Sunday (£100 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 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.
• The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

* Payments are made in instalments and 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 (IMI 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.

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

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