Fleet Assistant

Royal Mail; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics company based in Bristol is seeking a Fleet Workshop Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will perform various maintenance and repair tasks on a fleet of diverse vehicles, including both traditional and electric models. This position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and annual leave. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manual role and hold a valid UK driving license, with a preference for HGV qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license, preferably HGV with trailer experience.
• Experience of manual working with logical approach.
• Flexible to service demands and willing to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform tyre maintenance including re-grooving, fitting, and repairs.
• Complete basic repairs like replacing light bulbs and mirrors.
• Responsible for general maintenance tasks and minor body repairs.

Skills

Manual working

Use of tools

Driving license

Tools

Forklift Truck (FLT)

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: 331573

Location: F&M SC Bristol, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ST 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.

Working Hours: Full time 5 over 7 days

39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 09:00-17:24, week 2: 09:00-17:24 and week 3: 12:36-21:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £31,429.00 per annum plus a shift allowance of £81.27 per week when working the 12:36-21:00 shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable.
• 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.

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 Fleet Workshop Assistant.

• You’ll perform a range of tasks including tyre maintenance (re-grooving, fitting, inflation, balancing & puncture repairs).
• You’ll complete basic repairs such as replacement of light bulbs, mirrors, doors and wiper blades.
• You’ll be responsible for general maintenance tasks such as fluid top ups, pressure washing vehicles, loading and unloading of test weights etc.
• You’ll perform minor body repairs, assisting vehicle technicians, and complete MOT vehicle presentations.
• You’ll be required to load and unload via a Forklift Truck (FLT), a licence is preferred but not essential.

A bit about you

Whilst full training will be provided, successful candidates should have previous experience of manual working, using both their hands and tools to complete tasks with a logical approach. There is the opportunity to achieve accreditation/qualification for compliance testing as part of your development.

• Valid UK driving license: You hold a full manual UK driving license, preferably an HGV license with trailer experience, as you’ll ferry vehicles to and from customer premises.
• 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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