Heavy Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Technician in Chelmsford. You will maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring top performance. The ideal candidate holds an IMI Level 3 qualification in Heavy vehicle maintenance and has experience with various vehicle types. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday

Competitive company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Modern workshop facilities

PPE supplied

Annual training and development plan

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven experience in vehicle maintenance via CV required.
• Full manual driving licence (LGV preferred with trailer experience).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Go the extra mile to ensure effective job completion.
• Utilize personal toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Experience with a wide range of vehicles

Manual driving license (LGV preferred)

Ability to perform inspections and repairs

Education

IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or equivalent

Tools

Personal toolkit for maintenance and repairs

Job description

Salary and Working Hours

Salary: £39,715 per annum (national). A weekend supplement for Saturday (£52.10 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable. Overtime is paid at 1.4X the hourly rate.

Working hours: Full time – 39.50 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00–14:30, week 2: 11:30–20:00).

Benefits

• 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) on entry, with the option to purchase more, rising with service.
• A competitive company pension scheme.
• A great opportunity to develop your career working for the largest fleet operator in the UK.
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• PPE and image clothing (including overalls and steel toe capped boots) supplied.
• Annual training and development plan provided.
• Development and progression opportunities into management structure.
• Development and progression opportunities into management roles.

The Role

With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, maintaining our vehicles is a real team effort. With the opportunity to work on a range of makes and models of vehicle, there couldn’t be a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicle, trailers and mechanical equipment operated by Royal Mail Group.
• Be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done effectively.
• Have your own personal toolkit equipped to undertake routine maintenance and repair of light/heavy vehicles.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience (via CV) of working on a wide range of vehicles for example LCV/LGV.Full manual driving licence (LGV preferred with trailer experience).

Career Progression and Development

With career progression and development opportunities, you’ll be able to make your mark at Royal Mail.

Trust and Inclusion

Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Job Reference: 331457