DDT & HGV Trailer Technician — Training, Progression

Royal Mail Group; Crick; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Leave entitlements

PPE & uniform

Training & development

Discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail Fleet in Crick/Coventry is hiring skilled trailer and HGV technicians for a brand-new 16-bay trailer workshop at the Midlands Super Hub. The role starts at Crick and will move to the Midlands site by late 2026, with full training and clear progression opportunities.

Total earnings £60,624 per year (£40,906 basic salary, £15,450 workshop allowance, £2,736 weekend and £1,532 late shift), with overtime.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic (heavy vehicle maintenance) or equivalent.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance or trailer work.
• Interest in DDT/HGV progression.
• Full manual UK driving licence (C1, C+E desirable).

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair trailers (including DDTs), HGVs and LCVs.
• PMIs, vehicle inspections, diagnostics & fault-finding.
• Work in a modern workshop with specialist tooling and your own tools.
• Keep one of the UK's largest fleets operational.

Skills

IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic

Experience in vehicle maintenance

Interest in DDT/HGV progression

Full UK manual driving licence

Tools

Workshop tooling

Job description

Royal Mail Fleet in Crick/Coventry is hiring skilled trailer and HGV technicians for a brand-new 16-bay trailer workshop at the Midlands Super Hub. The role starts at Crick and will move to the Midlands site by late 2026, with full training and clear progression opportunities.

Total earnings £60,624 per year (£40,906 basic salary, £15,450 workshop allowance, £2,736 weekend and £1,532 late shift), with overtime.