Fleet Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading postal service company, located in Chelmsford, is seeking a dedicated individual for vehicle maintenance roles. You will perform repair tasks and general maintenance on a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, ensuring high working standards. Candidates should hold a valid UK driving licence and preferably an HGV licence. This position offers competitive salary, excellent company benefits, and opportunities for training and development. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Exclusive shopping discounts

Opportunity for training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience of manual working and using tools.
• Accreditation for compliance testing opportunity available.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of maintenance tasks on vehicles.
• Conduct basic repairs and general vehicle maintenance.
• Assist vehicle technicians and complete MOT presentations.

Skills

Manual working experience

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Education

Valid UK driving licence

HGV licence preferred

Job description

Job Overview

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 Details

• Job reference: 334304
• Location: F&MS SC Chelmsford, Winsford Way, Chelmsford, CM2 5AA Workshop
• Job type: Permanent contract

Working Hours

• Full time, 39.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 06:00‑14:30, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £31,429 per annum.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£41.68 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.

About the role

With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel, 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.

• You’ll perform a range of tasks including tyre maintenance (re‑grooving, fitting, inflation, balancing & puncture repairs).
• Basic repairs such as replacement of light bulbs, mirrors, doors and wiper blades.
• General maintenance tasks such as fluid top‑ups, pressure washing vehicles, loading and unloading of test weights etc.
• Minor body repairs, assisting vehicle technicians, and completing MOT vehicle presentations.
• Load and unload via a Forklift Truck (FLT); a licence is preferred but not essential.

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 licence: 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 and are always willing to support your team where necessary.

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

Commitment to Inclusion

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

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