Heavy Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 33,760 - 45,630; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £1,500

Pension scheme

Annual leave 22.5 days

Training & development

Modern workshop

PPE & safety gear

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join our workshop team. You will work on a fleet of vehicles, perform diagnostics, routine maintenance and repairs across a range of models, ensuring safety and reliability.

Fully qualified to IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance, you will also hold a full manual driving licence (LGV with trailer experience preferred). The role is based in our on-site facility with shift patterns and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair (or equivalent).
• Experience working on a wide range of vehicles (e.g. LCV/LGV).
• Full manual driving licence (LGV preferred with trailer experience).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and professionalism in daily work.

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Repair

Vehicle inspections

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Job Reference: 335278

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: £39,715 per annum plus a shift allowance of £70.06 per week when working the 12:30 – 21:00 shift. A weekend supplement for Saturday (£52.10 per attendance) shift attendance is applicable.

Working Hours: Full time – 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern: week 1: 06:00 – 14:30, week 2: Monday – Thursday 12:30 – 21:00, Friday 10:30 – 19:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

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.
• Welcome bonus of £1,500 (subject to terms and conditions).
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel‑toe capped boots).
• Annual training and development plan provided.
• Progression opportunities into management structure.

Training

• Annual training and development plan provided.
• Opportunities into management roles.
• LCV‑HGV training programme: Royal Mail provides in‑house and external training to develop your career in the HGV industry, including MOT inspection standards, LOLAR regulations training and vehicle diagnostics training.

Job Description

With a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, maintaining our vehicles is a real team effort. We offer opportunities to work on a range of makes and models of vehicle.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment operated by Royal Mail Group. Bring pride and professionalism to the work and go the extra mile to ensure job effectiveness.

Qualifications

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

Inclusive Recruitment

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing diverse communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, including the Armed Forces community.

We accommodate adjustments during the hiring process. Applicants may discuss requirements with a recruiter.