Fleet Assistant

Royal Mail; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company is seeking a Fleet Workshop Assistant in Chester. The role involves maintaining a diverse fleet, including both traditional and electric vehicles. Responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks such as tyre upkeep and basic repairs, along with opportunities for career development through training. A full UK driving license is required, and candidates should have a logical approach to manual work. The company offers competitive pay and various benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hands-on manual work is preferred.
• Full manual UK driving license is required.
• Ability to achieve relevant qualifications as part of career development.

Responsibilities

• Perform tyre maintenance, including fitting and balancing.
• Complete basic repairs like changing light bulbs and wiper blades.
• Conduct fluid top-ups and pressure washing of vehicles.
• Assist in vehicle presentations for MOTs.
• Load and unload vehicles using a Forklift Truck (FLT).

Skills

Experience with manual working

Use of tools

Ability to follow a logical approach

Flexibility

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 Details

• Job reference: 331682
• Location: Chester Workshop Workshop
• Job type: Permanent

Working Hours

Full time 5 over 7 days – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; weeks 1 & 2: 06:00 – 14:30, week 3: 13:30 – 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £31,429 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the shift ending at 22:00pm.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsible for general maintenance tasks such as fluid top ups, pressure washing vehicles, loading and unloading of test weights etc.
• Perform minor body repairs, assisting vehicle technicians, and complete MOT vehicle presentations.
• Required to 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 license: You hold a full manual UK driving licence 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 and are always willing to support your team where necessary.

How to Apply

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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.