Heavy Vehicle Technician

Royal Mail Group Plc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual training and development plan

Development and progression into mgmt

In-house and external training for HGV

Job summary

Royal Mail Group Plc in Nottingham is recruiting Vehicle Technicians on a permanent basis. You’ll inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair heavy vehicles, working with a team to keep a fleet of over 49,000 vehicles on the road. A full manual licence is required, with LGV/trailer experience preferred.

Salary can reach up to £60k including overtime, with career development and inhouse training opportunities provided. The role offers progression into management paths as skills grow.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment.
• Work on a range of makes and models within the Royal Mail Fleet.
• Utilise provided tooling and equipment; contribute to workshop efficiency and vehicle availability.

Skills

Manual driving license

LGV preferred with trailer experience

Education

IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair

Job description

Join The Largest Fleet Operator In The UK Do you want to join the largest fleet operator in the UK? Are you a vehicle technician who is looking for a fresh challenge and would like experience working in a commercial vehicle environment? If so, Royal Mail is the place for you!

We are now recruiting Vehicle Technicians at Nottingham Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to £60k including overtime. The successful candidate will remain on their current hours, therefore salary will be confirmed at offer stage.

Training

• Annual training and development plan provided
• Development and progression opportunities into management roles
• LCV-HGV training program. Royal Mail maintains a range of vans/trucks and trailers and we welcome applications from those willing to develop their skills. If your working background is mainly in the light vehicle sector Royal Mail will provide inhouse and external training to help develop your career in the HGV industry, including MOT inspection standards, LOLAR regulations training and vehicle diagnostics training

The Role

With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, meeting the challenge of 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. We are looking for professional vehicle technicians to 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. As a team player who takes real pride in their work, you'll be prepared to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done effectively.

As an experienced technician you will have your own personal toolkit equipped to undertake routine maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Specialist tooling and equipment will be provided for common use by everyone within the workshop.

Successful candidates must be fully qualified to at least advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Heavy vehicle maintenance & repair or an equivalent qualification) and have proven (via CV) experience of working on a wide range of vehicles for example LCV/LGV. We also require you to have a full manual driving license (LGV preferred with trailer experience).

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

Job Reference: 335076

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