Heavy Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Aberdeen is seeking a qualified Heavy Mechanic to join their team. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary up to £50,000 including overtime, and involves maintaining a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles. Candidates should have an IMI Level 3 qualification, varied vehicle experience, and a full UK driving licence. This position provides opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Salary: up to £50,000 including overtime

Welcome bonus of £1,500

22.5 days annual holiday

Company-matched pension scheme

Exclusive discounts on shopping and services

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to an advanced level in Heavy Vehicle.
• Proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles.
• Full manual UK driving licence, ideally HGV with trailer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Undertake routine maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in modern workshops.

Skills

Vehicle Technician experience

IMI Level 3 qualification

UK driving licence

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle or equivalent

Tools

Own toolkit for standard repairs

Job description

Job reference: 323961

Location: AberdeenWorkshop

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.

We're recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified Heavy Mechanic at Aberdeen Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £50,000 per annum including overtime.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week.

Shift pattern

• Shift 1 – Early Shift, 06:00 – 14:30
• Shift 2 – Rotational Shift (Week 1 06:00 – 14:30, Week 2 13:00 – 21:30) with an additional weekly shift allowance of £87.58 for the shift ending at 21:30
• Shift 3 – Late Shift, 13:00 – 21:30 with an additional weekly shift allowance of £87.58

You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays, with a weekday day off.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39,715 per annum.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£52.10 per shift).
• Eligibility for a welcome bonus of £1,500.
• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
• Excellent company‑matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
• Chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
• PPE and image clothing supplied (overalls and steel‑toe capped boots).
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
• Chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.

* Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.

A bit about the role

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

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.

A bit about you

• Qualified mechanic: Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle or equivalent) with your own toolkit for standard repairs.
• Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, e.g. LCV / HGV.
• Valid UK driving licence: Full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience.
• High working standards: Take pride in your work and ensure the job is done effectively.
• Flexible to service demands: Able to work on a flexible shift rota and support your team where necessary.

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