Fleet Assistant

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

Job summary

A large logistics company based in Chelmsford seeks a Fleet Workshop Assistant to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. Responsibilities include tyre maintenance, basic repairs, and general upkeep of vehicles. An ideal candidate will have a valid UK driving license, high work standards, and flexibility to meet service demands. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

£31,429 annual salary

Additional weekend supplement

22.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Provided PPE and clothing

Exclusive shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license, preferably with HGV license and trailer experience.
• Take pride in work and ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Able to work on a flexible shift rota and support team.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks including tyre maintenance, fitting, and repairs.
• Complete basic repairs like changing light bulbs and mirrors.
• Perform general vehicle maintenance and assist technicians.

Skills

Valid UK driving license

High working standards

Flexibility to service demands

Tools

Forklift Truck (FLT)

Job description

Job reference: 334304

Location: F&M SC Chelmsford, Winsford Way, Chelmsford, CM2 5AA 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 Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:30. You will be required to work 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.

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.

• Perform a range of tasks including tyre maintenance (re-grooving, fitting, inflation, balancing & puncture repairs).
• Complete 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.

A bit about you

• Valid UK driving license: 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: take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: able to work on a flexible shift rota and always willing to support your team where necessary.

Interested?

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