Heavy Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,743 - 43,686; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive company pension

PPE and image clothing provided

Annual training and development plan

Development and progression opportunities

Potential welcome bonus of £1,500

Job summary

A leading UK fleet operator is recruiting Vehicle Technicians at Nottingham Workshop on a permanent contract, offering a potential salary of up to £60k including overtime. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on various vehicles. The position requires advanced qualifications in vehicle maintenance and a full manual driving licence. The role provides a competitive salary, various benefits, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Work as part of a team to ensure effective and high standard completion of jobs.
• Operate a range of vehicles using specialist tooling.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance and repair

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Operating specialist tooling

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join the largest fleet operator in the UK? Royal Mail is recruiting Vehicle Technicians at Nottingham Workshop on a permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment operated by Royal Mail Group.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the job is done effectively and to a high standard.
• Operate on a range of makes and models of vehicles; use specialist tooling and equipment provided for common use by the workshop.

Qualifications

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

Hours and Benefits

• Working Hours: 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern: weeks 1 & 2 06:00–14:30, week 3 13:30–22:00). 1 in 3 Saturdays with a weekday day off.
• Salary: £39,715 per annum plus a shift allowance of £87.58 per week for the 13:30–22:00 shift; weekend attendance allowance applies.
• Benefits: 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) on entry (rising with service); competitive company pension; PPE and image clothing provided; annual training and development plan; development and progression opportunities into management; potential welcome bonus of £1,500 (terms apply).

Training and Development

• Annual training and development plan provided; opportunities for progression into management roles.
• LCV-HGV training program; in-house and external training to develop skills for the HGV industry, including MOT inspection standards, LOLAR regulations training and vehicle diagnostics training.

About Royal Mail

We are the largest fleet operator in the UK. Royal Mail is committed to inclusion and representing diverse communities. We welcome applications from all individuals and encourage armed forces veterans and families to apply. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please discuss with your recruiter.

Royal Mail Group is committed to transparency about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails. We will provide interview questions in advance to help you prepare. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, please visit the official site.

Application

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Job Reference: 335076